The family of Raymond Vasquez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to accompany them on his final journey.
Raymond proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Raymond was in the Pacific Theater in the Philippines, a Bataan Death March Survivor. Among his citations/medals, Raymond was the recipient of a Silver Star and Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Tech 5.
After the war, Raymond worked as a Pipe Coating Technician for Ameron Price.
Raymond is survived by his wife, Adella Montecino Vasquez, of 61 years. His is also survived by his sons, Peter and Martin, daughters Ramona and Teresa. He leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
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 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.
Please arrive quietly at the initial staging area as Mass will be in progress.
Time Table for Friday 17 April 15:1030 – Stage at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 877 N. Campus Ave., Upland, CA. 91786
https://goo.gl/maps/FA6aA 1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach. (Approximate time after Mass)
1115 – KSU to Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 West G Street, Ontario, CA 91762,
https://goo.gl/maps/WSBLL1200 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Candelario “Candyman” Rodriguez
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
U.S. Navy Vietnam Vet
2 x Blue Star Grandpa
Candelario4u@aol.com
909-973-4195
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 remember to post your condolences for the family to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?402142Please 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
