Hector De La Torre, 97, USA, WWII, Norwalk/Long Beach-12 JUL 18

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The family of Hector De la Torre, age 97, invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved ones funeral and military honors. We are honored to accept this invitation.

Hector served in the US Army during WWII from 1942 until 1946 and received an honorable discharge. We thank him for his service.

After the military, Hector worked in real estate for many years. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grand and great grand father. Hector was also a very giving and religious man, often volunteering at his church.

Hector was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Irene. He is survived by his two sons, David and Walter; two daughters, Patricia and Carol; six grand children and one great grand child.

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.


Time table for Thursday, 12 JUL 18:

1030 hrs Stage at St John of God Church, 13819 Pioneer Bl., Norwalk, CA 90650  https://goo.gl/maps/3osMgRDJ9NP2
(NOTE: Please arrive quietly as service will be in progress)

1045 hrs Mission briefing

1100 hrs Flag line for Hero to coach

1115 hrs KSU to All Souls Cemetery, 4400 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807  https://goo.gl/maps/WT6v46Bx5dK2

1145 hrs Flag line from coach to interment site and military honors.


Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
peacekeeper1944@gmail.com

Blessed are the Peacemakers


You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission.  Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in their car.  If this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain (R/C).  Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission.  Please ride/drive safely.