The family of Nicholas Ortiz, 76, 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 privilege to attend.
Nicholas served in the United States Army. He was stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska during the Vietnam War with the 90th Aviation Co. He was honorably discharged as a SP4.
Prior to his entry into the Army, he worked from 1964-1969 with General Electric Aviation and after his exit from the Army he went back to work for them another 31 years until he retired in 2002.
Nicholas very much cherished his time with his wife, Elizabeth. They would spend time watching movies, sitting out on the patio with their dogs, and listening to Oldies But Goodies music and Mexican music. He also enjoyed barbequing for the family and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, one daughter, and six sons. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, as well as 2 sisters and 1 brother.
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 mortuary to the cemetery, approximately one mile. 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 THURSDAY, 26 OCTOBER 20281200 - Stage at Draper Mortuary, 811 N Mountain Ave, Ontario, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/i8aU6w41qged8ohQ61215 - Mission briefing.
1240 - Flag line as Hero is transferred to the coach from the chapel/
1245 - KSU to Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W G St, Ontario, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/nGuvqabbuNXxYs4z91300 - Arrive at Bellevue Memorial Park for flag line and military honors.
SCOTTY “TAILGATE” WILES
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
PGR #108920
socalpgr_rc@yahoo.com626-922-6304
Riding in honor of HN Daniel “Doc” Noble,
KIA 24/07/2007 Diyala Iraq
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 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.
