Per request of Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona, the family of Jose E. Hermosillo Sr., has invited the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey.
It will be our honor to do so.
Jose proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945, serving during World War II. His awards/citations included the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal and European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Jose was honorably discharged as a PFC,
Jose worked as a custodian for the State of California for twenty years.
Jose is survived by his wife Margarita. He also leaves behind sons, Ricky, Jaime, Luis, Jose and Tony, daughters, Yolanda, Irma Vilma and Mary, twenty-four grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren.
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.
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.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Monday 28 August 2017 1045 – Stage at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, 435 N. Berkeley Ave., Claremont, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/zjnwGLshgJH21115 – Mission Briefing
1130 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1130 – KSU to Pomona Cemetery, 502 E. Franklin Ave., Pomona, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/CaqZQWa5KZK21200 – Arrive assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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 that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our Heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
