Per request of Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona, the family of Eddie Yrineo Morales 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.
Eddie was in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1947 serving during World War II. Eddie served aboard the U.S.S. Gilbert Islands (CVE-107) and was also aboard the ”Big E”, U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6).
Eddie was involved in the Battle of Saipan Campaign in the Pacific. Some of Eddie’s awards/citations included the World War II Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged as a Seaman First Class.
After the military, Eddie worked as a Machinist for over thirty-eight year.
Eddie loved cars.
Eddie is survived by his sons David, and Frank, five grandchildren and nine 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 Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church in San Dimas 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.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Thursday 06 December 2018 1015 – Stage at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 724 E. Bonita, San Dimas, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/nKjL1jX1peG21045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1115 – KSU to Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 444 Lexington Ave., Pomona, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/uQeqfFaF7Y621145 – Arrive assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
Dean Parker aka Deano aka Gofer
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
909-732-7235
dean1951@verizon.net
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.
