The family of Navy Veteran Agapito Ferrer Beza has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their hero for his service and sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Agapito Beza enlisted with the US Navy in 1954 and retired in 1975. He served on several Navy ships: the USS Lexington, USS Topeka, USS Higbee, USS Benner, and the USS Cunningham. He was awarded six Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Expeditionary Medal for Taiwan Area of Operations, and the Vietnam Service Medal. CPO Beza earned the rank of E-7 CPO. He belonged to the Navy Fleet Reserve.
Following military service, Agapito worked in the Finance Department at the VA Hospital in Long Beach.
CPO Beza is survived by wife Elisea of 54 years, daughters Jane and Lorraine, son-in-law Chris, and 5 grandsons.
Notable mention: The Chief's daughter Lorraine is an active Blue Star Mother with the Corona chapter.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.
Time Table for Saturday, 22 AUG 2015:1000 - Stage at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 14072 Olive St., Westminster, CA 92683
https://goo.gl/tj08zB Please arrive quietly as Services will be in progress1015 - Mission Briefing
1030 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to Coach
1100 - KSU to Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4471 Lincoln Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
https://goo.gl/lmORpo1130 - Graveside Service and Military Honors
R/C: Ken HolstSoCal PGR Ride Captain
ca2whlcruzr@gmail.com
562-972-7882
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” ~ Amelia Earhart
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 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 ride/drive safely.
Please leave your condolences for the family at the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?407369
