The family of Salvador Enriquez Velasquez 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.
Sal was born in Los Angeles on 05 January 1947 and entered into Eternal Rest on 14 August 2020. Sal succumbed to ALS(Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and considered service-connected.
Sal was in the U.S. Army from May 1965 to April 1968 during the Vietnam War. Sal’s awards/citations included the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Sal was a Truck Driver (Heavy) while in the Army and was honorably discharged as a Specialist 5 (T) E-5.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army, Sal worked for the California Youth Authority/Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for over thirty years. After retirement from that job he worked at the Aquarius Casino in Laughlin for seven years as a security guard and at Burke’s Retail Store in Laughlin as an associate.
Sal loved to travel and had the opportunity to visit Fiji, London, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Italy, New Orleans, and all the Hawaiian Islands except for the main island.
Sal is survived by his wife Angelica, son Jeffery and daughter Jeannette. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Monday 07 September 2020 0900 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #4 for family, north of Staging Area #8 for PGR) 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E0915 – Mission Briefing
0945 – KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
RC Chip “Dezperaado” Williams
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
ALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange
dezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
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.
