The family of Vincent Edward Ornelas, 66, has requested the presence of the PGR on his final assignment and we are very proud and honored to be there.
Vincent proudly served in Vietnam from 1968-1970, after which he received an Honorable discharge.
Vincent later worked as a surgical equipment inspector and as a correctional officer with the Santa Barbara Probation Department.
Vincent also had a great interest in the martial arts and worked and excelled in many different ones. He held black belts in Tae Kwon-Do (5th degree), American Combat Sombo (6th degree), Hapki-Do (2nd degree) and Kempo (1st degree). He worked and trained for 30 years and eventually became a teacher himself as the director and president of several martial arts associations.
Vincent is survived by his daughter, Veronica Ornelas and his son Vincent Ornelas, and several siblings. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita Ornelas Rivera who he now joins.
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 Thursday, 16 APR 15: 0915 - Stage @: Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
21 E. Sola St.
Santa Barbara, Ca.
http://goo.gl/maps/mdQJB0930 - Briefing
0945 - Flag line for Hero's family
1100 - Est Flag Line for Hero for dignified transfer to coach
1115 - Est KSU to: Calvary Cemetery
199 N. Hope Ave.
Santa Barbara, Ca.
http://goo.gl/maps/8Ja4p 1145 - Est Flag Line and Military Honors at cemetery
RC Weldon German
Patriot Guard Riders678-467-6870
pgrvalleyguy@aol.com
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 at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?402206
