Per the request of our good friends at Risher Mortuary and the family of Albert Torres, 95, the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) have been invited to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Albert proudly served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II from 1945 to 1947. Our Hero was a member of Company G, 17th Infantry Battalion. At the time of his Honorable Discharge, he was a Private First Class and received the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal.
Following his service to America, he had a career in the housekeeping and custodial services industry. Notably at SoCal Edison and Santa Fe Hospital where he met his wife, Alice.
Albert was a family man who enjoyed Big Band music, swing dancing and treating his family with frequent trips to Disneyland.
Our Hero is survived by his wife, Alice, his daughters, Erma Torres Abijon and Edna Torres, and his son, Alfredo Torres. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren and 6 great 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 from the mortuary to the cemetery, approximately 30 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Wednesday, 12 July 20231130 – Stage at Risher Mortuary, 1316 Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/M5dn5VLBTj6m8Yop6(Please arrive quietly, services will be in progress)
1145 – Mission Briefing adjacent building
1215 – Flag line as our Hero is transferred to the coach
1230 – KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr., Rosemead, CA 91770
https://goo.gl/maps/bAgcQKS65oS6UoWt91300 – Arrive at assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors
RC Steve Blumenfeld
aka Captain Chaos
SoCal PGR R/CSSGT USAF 1970-1974
661-212-2284
steveb507alrpgr@gmail.com
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 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.
