The family and friends of Joseph Gutierrez, United States Army Veteran, have invited the Patriot Guard to honor their loved one on his final Journey. We are honored to accept their invitation.
Joseph was born in May 1989 and entered eternal rest on February 4, 2018. Joseph joined the U.S. Army in June 2007 and was honorably discharged on October 2009 as a Specialist E-4.
Joseph received many awards to include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Joseph worked many jobs upon his return from military service. He was employed by Loma Linda VA in the nutrition department, he worked for a mortuary as a cremator, food service, nutrition, construction, labor, skilled worker, groundskeeper, and maintenance service. He did everything he could to provide for his wife and family.
His hobbies included spending time with his family, fishing, making items out of aluminum, caring for wounded animals and rehabilitating them, and riding his motorcycle. He leaves behind a very large family, mother Carol, father Joseph, wife Arlene, sister Darla Clark, brother Adam and Sister Carina. His children range in Age from 3 months to 12 years.
He loved the Patriot Guard Riders and loved to ride his motorcycle. His family is excited to have the Patriot Guard Riders accompany their hero on his final journey. We are honored to be at their side.
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 mortuary 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.
Time Table for Tuesday, 20 Feb 20180930 -- Stage at Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223,
https://goo.gl/maps/Hct9pmppfPN2 1000 -- Mission Briefing
1015 -- Flag line as Hero is transferred to awaiting coach
1030 -- KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1120 – ETA at Riverside National Cemetery, staging area #3 (Family), PGR stage North of staging #8
1130 -- KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Services and Military Honors.
R/C Larry “Tweety” Medcraft
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
Cell: 951-897-6635
Email: LMedcraf@yahoo.comYou 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.
