The family of Steven Perez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero, for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Mr. Perez served his country from March 1945 through October 1946. He served with the 142nd Ordnance Depot, and was stationed in Yokohama, Japan following the Japanese surrender. . While in Japan he drove a truck to transport Japanese civilians to their posts of duty outside the city, and returned them to their homes in the city in the evening. He also hauled construction supplies and heavy equipment used in the rebuilding of Tokyo. Upon his honorable discharge on 10 October 1946, Mr. Perez was a Private First Class.
In his civilian life, Mr. Perez worked as an Operator Engineer until his retirement in 1989. He enjoyed the horse races, the casinos, and spending time with his family.
Steven is survived by his 6 children Patsy Reyes, Terey Castro, Elaine Rhodes. James Perez, Veronica Equer, and Brenda Miranda, 14 grand children, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
The family has requested an accompaniment from Chula Vista Marina, Chula Vista, to Miramar National Cemetery, a distance of approximately 20 miles. It will be our honor to do so.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please adhere to the most recent Covid 19 restrictions in place in San Diego County.
Time Table for Monday 20 SEPT 2021:1115 – Stage at: Chula Vista Marina Boat Launch Parking Lot, Marina Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910
https://goo.gl/maps/qwsV5DUaddxmeYgi8Note: Stage area is in parking lot just past Chula Vista Bayfront Park.
1130 – PGR Briefing
1140 – Disgnified Flag Line as hero is carried to family vehicle
1145 – KSU to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/5VfN3aLnHNVuLbQE71230 – Arrival at Miramar National Cemetery
1245 – Dignified Flag Line as hero is transferred to horse drawn coach.
1300 – Dignified Flag Line, Military Honors, and Funeral Service.
Jeff "TriGeezer" WernerSo Cal Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Carlsbad, Ca
Cell: 503-989-5315
Pgrtrigeezer@Yahoo.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your cage (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. Remember to bring an American flag, or military branch flag of the hero to honor this hero. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
