The family of Michael Angel Villareal has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes the journey to his final resting place. It will be our honor to do so.
Michael Angel Villarreal was born in Los Angeles, California on 29 September 1933 and passed away 27 August 2023 in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Michael served in the United States Navy from 10 July 1951 to 14 July 1954. He was a Machinists Mate at the time of his honorable discharge. While serving onboard ship, he earned the Korean Service Medal (2 stars), United Nations Service Medal, China Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
Following his service to his country, Michael was employed as truck driver for United Parcel Service. After his retirement from United Parcel Service, he started his own business, Villarreal & Sons Full Restaurant Services for the next 30 years.
Our hero is survived by his wife Dorothy (Hood) Villarreal, mother of his five children: Christopher Villarreal (Michelle); Patrick Villareal; Cathy (Villarreal) Sulkey (John); Paul Villarreal (Annette); and Michael Villarreal Jr. (Renee). In addition, he was the proud Papa of twelve grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
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 his family from the family home in Chino Hills to RNC, (approximately 27 miles) allowing a little extra time for traffic conditions. 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 FRIDAY, 06 OCTOBER 20230945 - Stage at Mystic Canyon Park, 6424 Mystic Canyon Dr, Chino Hills, CA (parking lot adjacent to Community Center).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AKetxHshHC9FQ3Tx91000 - Mission briefing.
1015 - KSU family home for flag line as hero is brought out from the home.
1030 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/mA45GWnH1x8fzTB661130 - ETA at RNC and assigned cortège.
1145 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Lillian Riddell
SoCalPGR Mission Ops/Ride Captain
lilygirl54@roadrunner.com(909) 855-2623
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”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.
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.
