The Family of Charles L. Cruz, 71, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It is our honor to do so.
Charles was born 12 October 1949 in Maywood, CA and passed away on 29 December 2020 at 71 years old.
Charles enlisted into the US Army on 24 March 1970 and was Honorably Discharged 21 October 1971 at the Rank of SP4 Corporal/Specialist. He served during the Vietnam War.
Throughout his life he worked as a machinist, making airplane parts. He loved to play baseball as a child and would watch the Los Angeles Angels play as often as he could. He was also the biggest UCLA fan there was.
Charles is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary, Daughter, Denise, Sons, Jason, Kevin, and Joshua as well as 6 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, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the family home to his final resting place, approx 68 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions. Face Coverings are required and 6 ft distancing at all timesTime Table for Thursday, 04 February 2021:0830 - Stage at ARCO 12310 Garfield Ave., South Gate, CA 90280
https://goo.gl/maps/vfMwjsaBtWN3LXSM60900 - Mission Briefing
0915 - KSU to Family residence
0930 - PGR presentation to Family
0940 - Flag line as Charles is brought from the Family residence to awaiting vehicle
0955 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/VC6HU5RNQNHYVvVo91115 - ETA arrival at Riverside National Cemetery
1135 - KSU to assigned shelter
R/C Brenda “Pebbles” Bixler
So Cal PGR Ride CaptainBixler.brenda@yahoo.com
951-522-6847
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 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.
