The family of David Victor Rodriguez, U.S. Martine Corp Veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany them from New Heights Church of the Nazarene, located in Hacienda Hts. to Riverside National Cemetery and to be present as he receives military honors for his service to our country. We would be privileged to do so.
David Rodriguez was born April 10th, 1935 in Los Angeles California and grew up in the city of Montebello. Upon graduation from high school he immediately enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served from 1952 until 1955, He served during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea, Japan and Hawaii. At the time of his discharge he had achieved the rank of Sergeant.
While on leave David traveled back to Los Angeles where he met the love of his life Barbara. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in July. Together they loved three children, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In his civilian life David worked as a purveyor for all of Southern California providing fruits and vegetables for over 40 years. He was a craftsman, woodworker, Sunday school teacher, sports fan, and outdoors-man . He loved to fish, boat, swim and cook. For 50 plus years David has worked in the church teaching, building, and doing any tasked needed.
David is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Rodriguez, his daughter, Flora, Daughter-in-Law, Tammi, five grandchildren and 6 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 the funeral 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.
NOTE: For anyone wishing to come early, I’ll be there at 0930 to Honor this Warrior on the way in to church. Moonman
Time table for Tuesday, 27 August 19:1145 - Staging at New Heights Church of the Nazarene 15518 E. Gale Ave., Hacienda Hts.
https://goo.gl/maps/xnYct8ga8r6EXFpZ71200 - Mission briefing
1215 - Flag Line for Hero to coach
1230 - KSU TO Riverside National Cemetery
https://goo.gl/maps/oB2HRn4815iHtoZd81330 - ETA @ Riverside National Cemetery
1415 - Full Military Honors.
R/C: Rick”Moonman”LunaSoCal PGR Ride Captain
USMC VET 626 378 2304
lunardad@msn.com
I Ride for PGR Brothers
Vince Hernandez USMC
Danny Hernandez USN, USAR
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.
