We have been invited by the family of Raymond Vargas, 74, to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Raymond served in the United States Navy from 03/11/1954 to 03/15/1969. He served in Vietnam as a patrol boat sailor E-5 on the Patrol Boat River.
After returning from Vietnam, he worked for Ford before the plant relocated to Detroit. Raymond then started his own landscaping business and later worked in security. He enjoyed trips to the casino, yard sale hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Raymond is survived by his lovely wife Paula and children Ray Jr., Patricia, Richard, Lilly and Letty. Raymond also leaves behind 9 siblings and will be forever remembered by his 17 grandchildren.
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 be accompanying the hero and from the mortuary to the cemetery, less than 10 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR WEDNESDAY, 16 MARCH 20221045 – Stage: Miller-Jones Mortuary, 1835 N Perris Blvd, Perris CA. Please arrive quietly as services will be in session.
https://goo.gl/maps/EtHDFSbPvhmKA7Sq61100 – Mission briefing.
1130 – KSU: To Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/TFy7Liib2tPb593q61200 – ETA @ RNC.
1230 – KSU to assigned shelter for Honors.
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
lltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-CourageYou 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
