The family of Richard J. Dominguez has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Richard was born on June 27, 1924 and entered into Eternal Rest on November 27, 2018.
Richard served in the U.S. Army from June 4, 1943 to February 15, 1946. He also served in the Army National Guard from September 20, 1949 to September 19, 1952. During WWII he served in the Asiatic Pacific theater, Richard was activated while he was in the National Guard and served during the Korean War.
He was a Paratrooper and Squad Leader in the 187th Glider Infantry Regiment during WWII. Richard was chosen by General MacArthur as a bodyguard and escort when MacArthur went to the USS Missouri for the signing of the Japanese Surrender Agreement.
His awards include American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal(Japan). He was honorably discharged as a Sergeant, from the U.S. Army, and a Master Sergeant from the Army National Guard.
After the military Richard worked as a Los Angeles Police Officer for 25 years and a Hearing Officer for the Los Angeles Attorney's Office for 10 years.
He loved to travel, play golf and work with stained glass. He also ministered to the poor and needy in the Whittier community and was a proud member of the VFW and American Legion.
Richard is survived by his children, Teri, Rick, Loretta, David, Michael, Mariella, Phillip, Larry, 22 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Monday 17 December 20181345 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518, Staging Area #7 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E1400 – Mission Briefing
1430 – KSU to assigned shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Craig (HDCraig) Breskin
So Cal PGR Ride Captaincbreskin@verizon.net
818-448-3955
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.
