The family of Emanuel (Manny) Esparza has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to our country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Manny was born on 01 April 1985.
Manny joined the Marine Corps in October 2007 and was honorably discharged in May 2012. His MOS was 0331, Infantry Machine Gunner. Manny served tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. His awards/citations included Letter of Appreciation, Certificate of Appreciation, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (Iraq), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Expert Rifle Badge and Marksman Pistol Badge. Manny was at Camp Pendleton at the time of his honorable discharge as a Sergeant.
Manny was a barber by trade.
He loved the beach and loved his service dog, Goku.
Manny is survived by his sisters Angie and Stephanie.
Please observe the latest “COVID-19” protocol.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from The Dana on Mission Bay to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Thursday 17 March 2022
1145 – Stage at The Dana at Mission Bay, 1710 W. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego
https://goo.gl/maps/dUjvDcayBdWVVmR191215 – Mission Briefing
1230 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the family vehicle.
1245 – KSU to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1700 Cabrillo Memorial Dr, San Diego (6.4 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/ennjHh7do6JkYY4x81315 – Arrive at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
1330 – KSU to assigned Committal for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Ken Brassell
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
kenbrassell@gmail.com
619-333-9685
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 is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire while driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we honor.
