The family of Manuel Pacheco, lll, has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to accompany the cremains of Manny from the family home to Bandini Park for a memorial service. The Patriot Guard is proud to do so.
Manny was born in the LA area on October 21, 1941. After high school he joined the Marines and served from May 1959 to August 1965, reaching the rank of PFC. Manuel earned a Sharp Shooter Marksmanship Badge with the Cal .30 M-1 and attended Supply School.
After an honorable discharge he joined the Marine Reserves.
Upon release from the Marines, Manny worked for the City of Bell Garden and later as a mail carrier for the USPS.
He is survived by his wife Connie, 3 children, Danny, Steffany and Manny lV, 9 grand children and one great grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
Time Table for Sunday, 30 Mar 14:1045 – Stage at Church's Chicken 5133 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90040
https://goo.gl/maps/sviUp1100 – Mission Briefing
1115 - KSU to Home (approx 2 miles)
Weldon GermanPatriot Guard R/C
678-467-6870
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 to post your condolences for the family at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?388191
