The family of Ralph Munoz Gonzales has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services for their Hero, we would be honored to do so.
Ralph Munoz Gonzales enlisted in the U.S. Army March 11, 1943 at 19 yrs of age, and served in WWII in the Pacific during some of the most deadly battles of the war. He was injured in action and awarded the Purple Heart. Ralph was honorably discharged March 23, 1945 at the rank of Private.
Ralph was always a hard worker, and he loved music and spending time with his family.
Ralph is survived by his daughters, Belinda Shepherd, Eloise Gonzales and Sandra Molina, 20 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Reynaldo Gonzales, Samuel Gonzales, Nellie Ruiz, Carol Beanland, Willy Gonzales and Sipriano Gonzales.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church services to his final resting place. 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.
Time table for Tuesday, 09 SEP 14: 1030 - Stage at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1770 Kearney Ave., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/EJgW9 1045 - Mission briefing
1115 - Flag Line at church
1130 - KSU accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/HdzEx 1230 - Flag Line with Military Honors
R/C Bill LamoureePatriot Guard Ride Captain
billlamoureepgr@gmail.com
619-244-8543
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 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 post your condolences and thanks at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?394545
