The family of Salvador Martinez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Salvador, 91, served his country in the United States Army for two years (1951 to 1953). He was a Combat Vet who served in the Korean War. Salvador was awarded The Korean Service Medal w/2 bronze service stars, The UN Service Medal, and The Combat Infantry Badge. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Tech Sergeant. A literal thinker who possessed a calm exterior, Salvador seemed to enjoy the routines set forth by the military. His results-oriented approach to things made him committed to the job, and he understood well his role in serving his country.
Salvador Martinez was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.
His parents were Francisco and Maria Martinez. Salvador was raised in Guadalajara Mexico. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.
Growing up in the Martinez household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Salvador was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. He had one older brother named Ramon and a younger brother named Enrique and two sisters named Socorro and Alma. Salvador was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Salvador and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Salvador was always consistently loyal to his family.
Compassionate and devoted to his wife Carolina, Salvador held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Carolina and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.
Salvador liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into his hobbies, where he was very methodical in how he organized his activities and categorized things. Since he enjoyed his private time, Salvador always tried to allocate a specific time for working on his hobbies. His favorite pursuits were riding motorcycles. Salvador was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.
Salvador found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, he could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. He applauded those who won, and he enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find himself wrapped up in those details. Recreational sports included bowling. He would watch his favorite sporting events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were baseball and football.
Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Salvador M Martinez. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.
Salvador is survived by his daughter Patricia and four sons Salvador Jr, Ernesto, Raul and Ramon, and many other family members.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will accompany the Hero and his family from the funeral home to the cemetery, and we will be standing a Flag Line for Final Honors. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Friday, May 28th, 2021:0900 - Stage at Cypress View Mortuary, 3953 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA. 92113
https://goo.gl/maps/31mpZrjBgEArsKuo8 0915 - Mission Briefing
0930 - Flag Line for Hero’s transfer to coach
0940 - KSU for Holy Cross Cemetery 4470 Hilltop Dr., San Diego, CA. 92102
https://goo.gl/maps/MHhX3BezUJVF7YK571000 - Flag Line and Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Paul McCarthy
“RoundTrip”
SoCal PGR Ride Captainpmccarth1@gmail.com
619 838-9123
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.
