Per request of one of our own PGR Members (Gil Garcia) and the family of Victor William Garcia the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) have been invited to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
Mr. Garcia was born in Los Nietos, California in 1921 and lived there until he joined the Army. Mr. Garcia entered Eternal Rest on 17 June 2015.
Mr. Garcia proudly served his country with the U.S. Army as a Medic from July1942 to November 1945. Mr. Garcia served in the European, African, and Middle East Theaters earning several awards/citations that included a Bronze Star, Distinguish Service Medal, Victory Medal and Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged as a PFC.
After his honorable discharge from the military, Mr. Garcia was a truck driver for sixty years and worked for Container Corporation of America. One of his favorite pastimes was growing plants, being a horticulturist, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Mr. Garcia is preceded in death by his wife Anita who he was married to for seventy years before passing away in 2012. Mr. Garcia also leaves behind his children, Ester, Jerry, Freddy, Bobby, Sally and Gil, and many grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Friday 26 June 2015: 0900 – Stage at Memorial Chapel, Rose Hills Mortuary, 3888 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA. 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/FsjVp0915 – Mission Briefing
0945 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach after services.
1000 – KSU to assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Angel Guaderrama
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
guad45@yahoo.com
909-229-1809
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?405201
