The family of Miguel P. Vega, age 101, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present as their Hero receives his final honors, it will be our privilege to do so.
Miguel Vega enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 1, 1944 and served in WWII until his honorable discharge on September 1, 1945 at the rank of Private.
After the military he was always a hard worker, sometimes working 2 or 3 jobs but eventually became a licensed electrician and did that most of his life for others and for himself. He loved fishing and walking and gardening, especially growing beautiful vegetables he would share with everyone. He also loved music and dancing. He had a special gift of healing through massage that he would use to help anyone who was in pain and needed his help. He even made his own organic lotion. There was one man who came to him for help that had been injured and could not walk, after Miguel worked on him with his special massage techniques he was able to walk again.
Miquel's wife of nearly 60 years passed away almost 5 yrs ago, he is survived by 8 children, Mike, Daniele, Renee, Josefina, Graciela, Lupita, Ricardo and Claudia.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Wednesday, 28 APR 21:1030 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (Staging area #9 for the PGR just before the 1st circle)
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1045 - Mission briefing
1115 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Steve “Taz” George
SoCalPGR Ride Captain714-931-3950
sghdbeast@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
