The family of Attila Lesley Juhasz, 59, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present and honor this Army Veteran from the 101st Airborne for his service to his Country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Attila was born in Toronto , Canada on Feb. 28, 1955. Attila spent 42 yrs of his life growing up in Burbank, Calif.
Growing up he was always a handy kid turning into quite the Mr. Fix it kind of guy. He would help everyone in the neighborhood and later on learned that working on cars, and bikes wasn't much of a step up from what he had always done.
He always was quite family oriented so after graduating Burbank High School at the age of 17 he decided to be like his Dad. His Dad had served his Country in the Royal Hungarian Army during WWII and became an officer. Attila decided to fight for his Country so he joined the United States Army. Later on he became part of the elite 101st Airborne. He was always very proud of his Hungarian heritage, but also proud to be an American.
Attila was Honorable discharged on Feb. 28, 1978 at the rank of PFC. after serving in the Army for 6 yrs.
Upon entering civilian life Attila became a stay at home Dad with their children: Son Attila Joseph, and Daughter Elizabeth.
Attila was always very active in all the kids schools and their many projects that had to be done. The 4 of them were a neat little unit that would never be separated. So this passing of their Dad and Husband is extremely hard on the family.
Attila had been very ill for the last 14 yrs. of his life. He fought very hard to hang on. His last 2 months were spent in the VA Hospital in Loma Linda.
Attila leaves behind his wife Eszter, son Attila Joseph 15, Daughter Elizabeth 11, Mother Catherine, and his younger brother Csaba
They also have 4 grandchildren
Note: There is a possibility we made need 6 pall bearers so be at the ready in case family asks.
Time Table for Friday, 02 May 20141215 - Stage at Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, Calif. 92223
http://goo.gl/maps/7ZDqt 1230 - Mission Briefing
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Calif. 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/ZqgLV 1400 - KSU to assigned Shelter. (Staging area 1 for family)
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, all are welcome. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. We will accompany the hero and family from the funeral home to the cemetery. For those that would rather go directly to the cemetery we will meet you there.
Mike "Joker" Courtright
SoCal PGR - Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356"They have stood for me since the day I was born,
I will stand for them until the day that I die"
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.
