The family of Jess L. Gonzales has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the services of their loved one and honor this American Hero. We are honored to attend.
Jess joined the Marines and served in the Air Wing Corps, Squadron VMF 112, “Wolfpack†from 1941 – 1945. Jess served at Guadalcanal and in the South Pacific in New Caledonia and the Solomon Islands. Jess was awarded a Presidential Citation for service. Jess was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant.
In 1944 Jess married the love of his life, Jennie Monrecino Gonzales, in Guasti, CA and shared their lives for 64 years until Jennie’s passing in 2008. Jess was a giving man, serving his community as a volunteer firefighter in Cucamonga, CA . Additionally, Jess and his wife Jennie opened their hearts and home to many foster children. In his spare time Jess loved to work around the house and even built his own home.
Jess is survived by daughters, Beatrice Smiderle and Bernadette Sandoval; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren and brother, Aquilino.
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 this hero and his family from St. Joseph ’s Catholic 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 Wednesday 30 Oct 2013 1015: Stage at St. Joseph ’s Catholic Church, 877 N. Campus Dr., Upland, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/5Qkn6 Please arrive quietly, as service will be in progress.1030: Mission Briefing
1045: Flag Line for dignified transfer of hero to coach
1100: KSU to Bellevue Memorial Park, 1240 W. G St., Ontario, CA,
http://goo.gl/maps/3Ylcw 1130: Flag line and military honors for our hero
R/C Paul "Peacekeeper" Anderson
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
panderson15680@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 remember to share your condolences with the family at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?385178-SHORT
