The family of Joe Marez Escalera, 89, USN, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present at his military honors as he is laid to rest. We will be honored to do so.
Joe was born on Nov 18, 1931 and passed away on Jan 13, 2021. He served in the United States Navy from Dec 2, 1952 to Dec 1, 1960. At the time of his exit from the Navy, he was honorably discharged Seaman BMG3. He received a United Nations Good Conduct Medal.
After his military service, Joe worked for Composite Structures in Monrovia, CA for over 35 years as a painter for aircraft parts. His hobbies included camping every year, taking his family to the Sequoias and Campland on the Bay; bowling (bowled a 269); UCLA football and basketball; horse races (Native Diver favorite horse); family BBQs and yards games; per Joe, loved his coffee black because he was in the Navy (if you drank coffee with sugar you were drinking Kool-Aid!)
Joe is preceded in death by his wife Sally in 2008. They were married for 51 years. He is survived by three sons, Joe, Carlos, and Albert; two daughters, Lisa and Susan; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this will be a flag line only (FLO) at the cemetery. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.
It is anticipated to be raining so please be careful out there on the roads.TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY - 29 JAN1130 – Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 966 Potero Grande Dr, Rosemead, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/D1cKcExZUuFWywhW71145 – Mission briefing.
1200 – Arrival of Hero at the gravesite for flag line and military honors.
R/C Chip Williams aka “Dezperaado”
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
ALR/SAL Chapter 132, Orange, CAdezperaado@aol.com
760-662-9095
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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 Ride Captain (RC). 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.
