The family of Ricardo 'Richard' Vasquez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his service and military honors, we would be honored to do so.
Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served honorably being discharged as a Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Occupation Medal (Japan) and
Korean Service Medal W/2 Battle Stars.
Richard was originally from El Paso, Texas and moved to Montebello, California after high school. He was loved by all who knew him and was highly respected.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, two daughters and a son.
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.
Time table for Monday, 9 FEB 15: 1045 - Stage St Gertrude's Catholic Church, 7025 Garfield Ave., Bell Gardens, CA 90201
https://goo.gl/maps/Jt1JK Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress
1100 - Mission Briefing
1115 - Flag Line for dignified transfer from Church to Coach
1130- KSU to Calvary Cemetery 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
https://goo.gl/maps/8E4fv1200 - Est Arrival at Calvary Cemetery
1215 - KSU to Graveside for Military Honors and Internment
R/C Ray 'TBone' Gould
Patriot Guard Ride Captainray@gouldgps.com
951-634-4112 cell
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 condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?399668
