The family of David Montoya Gonzalez 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.
David was born in Gallup, New Mexico on 24 May 1946.
David was in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. Some of David’s awards/citations were the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. At the time of his honorable discharge as a Machinist’s Mate Third Class (MM3), David was stationed aboard the USS Eversole (DD789) at the U.S. Naval Station, Long Beach.
Following his honorable discharge from the military, David retired from Georgia Pacific after twenty years.
David loved to play golf every Thursday with his three amigos. David and Martha were in a bowling league and would go to Vegas for a weekend of league tournaments. He loved to go camping and fishing every summer. We would go to June Lake with our neighbors. He also loved gardening, singing at family or friends’ gatherings, he was the life of the parties. David was also an usher at St. Vincent Ferrer Church for about four years and was active Knights of Columbus and was involved with Christmas planning for the Knights and golf tournaments.
David is survived by Martha, his wife of fifty years, and one daughter. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and eight 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, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church to his final resting place. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Monday 15 March 2021 1115 – Stage at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 27931 Murrieta Rd, Sun City
https://goo.gl/maps/GsnEJ3BMEEgkHKxG9 1130 – Mission Briefing
1145 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the family vehicle.
1200 – KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/v0K0E (PGR, stage on Normandy near the first roundabout, entering at East Normandy and passing Staging Area #9)
1300 – KSU to the assigned gravesite for Flag line, Service, and Military Honors
Brenda “Pebbles” Bixler
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
Bixler.brenda@yahoo.com
951-522-6847
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.
