The family of Santiago (Jim) Rascon Jr., 86, has requested the PGR help honor his service to his country. It will be a privilege to do so.
Jim served in the US Army in the Korean War from Dec 1952 to Nov 1954. For his service he received the Korean & UN service medals and the National Defense service medal. He was honorably discharged at the rank PVT-2
After the service Jim, as a teamster, drove trucks for 31 yrs. He also was a large home appliance repairman for 15 yrs.
Jim was a founding member of VFW Post 10218 in El Monte. He served as a Quartermaster, Trustee & Color Guard over a 21yr period. he also coordinated VFW-sponsored food drives and charity events, using his home as base of operations until the post secured its own building. In 1997, received commendation from the Mayor of the City of El Monte as "Community Champion".
Jim is survived by his wife Dianne, sons Larry & Matthew and four granddaughters
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Time table for Thursday 29 Nov. 181115- Staging - Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd, Montebello CA 90604,
https://goo.gl/maps/LPVse9dy59H2 NOTE: Service will be in progress so please arrive quietly1130- Briefing
1145- FlagLine to coach
1200- KSU to RNC - Staging area 1, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518,
https://goo.gl/maps/fGwQJy2QcFG21315-1330- ETA at RNC
1400- Flag Line with full Military Honors
RC/ Rick”Moonman”Luna
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
USMC VET 626 3782304
lunardad@msn.comYou do not have to be a Veteran or ride a motorcycle to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride attend in your car. It this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be brief there by Ride Captain. Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can.
