The family of Avelino Garcia Escoto 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.
Avelino was born in La Verne, California.
Avelino was in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. Avelino fought in the Rome-Arno campaign during World War II. He was awarded citations/awards that included the American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Meritorious Award. Avelino served in North Africa and Italy as a Light Machine Gunner. He was honorably discharged as a PFC.
Despite only finishing the eighth grade, Avelino was a life-long learner continuing his education through Adult Ed and reading the newspaper daily.
Avelino retired from L.A. County where he was a welder for the Sanitation Department.
Avelino is survived by Sally, his wife of seventy-one years and his four children, Elizabeth, Avelino Jr., Antonio and Susana. He also leaves behind his brother Elias, sister Virginia, ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Tuesday 09 January 2018 1345 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #2 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1400 – Mission Briefing
1415 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC: Curt “Stitch” Bancroft
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
818-406-0408
cbptg1@gmail.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 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.
