The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) have been invited by our good friends at Risher Mortuary and Charles Duran's family to accompany him on his journey to his final resting place.
It will be our honor to do so.
Charles was born on 02 June 1931 in Los Angeles, California, and entered Eternal Rest on 24 November 2022.
Charles proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division as a Magazine Keeper during the Korean Conflict. His awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal and the Parachute Badge. In 1954, Charles received his honorable discharge as a Sergeant (T) from Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
After the military, Charles was an Insurance Adjuster for Allstate Insurance for eighteen years.
Charles was a proud American and very proud of his service and wore his Airborne hat and often ran into other people with the 82nd.
He loved music and had a fantastic sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband to his High School sweetheart.
Charles is survived by his wife, Margaret, and sons, Charles (Chuck), Art, and Steve. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting will 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 mortuary to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would instead go directly to the Cemetery.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Friday, 09 December 2022
1100 – Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 Whittier Blvd., Montebello,
https://goo.gl/maps/M5dn5VLBTj6m8Yop61130 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1230 – KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr., Rosemead
https://goo.gl/maps/ZH2CA8diYbpDuski91300 – KSU to assign Gravesite for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors
R/C Rick “Moonman” Luna
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
lunardad@msn.com
626-378-2304
I Ride for my Brothers
Vince Hernandez USMC
Danny Hernandez USN, USAR
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 wear casual attire 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 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just those we honor.
