The family of US Army Veteran Emilio Olguin, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present honor their Hero for his service and his sacrifice to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Emilio was in the US Army assigned to Artillery, including deployment to Korea. He served from August of 1949 to December of 1952. Receiving Army of Occupation Medal [Japan].
Emilio had been a widower for the past 6 years. His grandson Devin K P Cardonas Army Ranger ,was fatally wounded in a training exercise by another soldier in 2004.He is survived by his children , Diana, Emilio Jr., Loretta and Laura. Also 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Our Hero was a active member of VFW post 4696 and American Legion post 804. Emilio was also a SheetMetal worker and enjoyed Camping, hunting fishing and traveling.
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.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.Time Table for Wednesday, Aug 9, 2017:1145- Stage at St. Peter & St. Paul Catholic Church, 9135 Banyan St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/oDkK5aavzoH2 (please arrive quietly, service will be in progress)1200- Mission Briefing
1215- Flag Line for Dignified Transfer to Coach
1230- KSU for Resurrection Cemetery, 966 N Potrero Dr. Montebello, CA, 90640
https://goo.gl/maps/hfzdvbHk8W62 1315- ETA Resurrection Cemetery
1330- Flag Line, Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
R/C Rick ’Moonman” LunaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
USMC VET 626 378 2304
lunardad@msn.com
Emilio OlguinYou 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.
