Korean War Repatriation - Part 2The United States Army and the family of Prisoner of War Daniel De Anda have requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their Hero to his final resting place for military honors and burial. We are privileged to participate in this accompaniment.
U.S. Army CPL Daniel De Anda, 22, of Pico, California, who died as a POW during the Korean War, was accounted for January 10, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1928, son of Vidal De Anda and Caroline Archando De Anda.
In late 1950, De Anda was a member of G Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, 8th U.S. Army. He was reported missing in action on November 30, 1950, after his unit attempted to withdraw from Kunu-ri, North Korea, on November 30, following the Battle of Ch’ongch’on. In 1953, two POWs who returned during Operation Big Switch reported De Anda had been a POW and died in March of 1951 at Prisoner of War Camp #5.
CPL Daniel De Anda leaves behind a sister, 89, and a niece and nephew.
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 funeral home to the cemetery, approximately 55 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 FRIDAY, 15 MARCH 20241100 - Stage at Rose Hills Mortuary, 3888 Workman Hills, Whittier, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D6mVy21J3viLPzgb71130 - Mission briefing.
1215 - Flag line as Hero is brought from building to the coach.
1230 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/c9FH47SXENoAb6xV81400 - ETA to RNC to assigned cortège.
1430 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
TOM BARRY
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
casc@patriotguard.org
714-206-1227You 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.
