The family of Martin Anthony Zampiello, 72, USA, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the Military Honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Martin was born 01 Nov 1948 and passed away 16 Feb 2021. He served with the USA from 14 Feb 1969 to his Honorable Discharge on 12 Feb 1971. On 20 Mar 1970, while serving in Vietnam, Fire Base Granite came under North Vietnamese attack. Martin sustained an injury to his right eye that rendered him legally blind in the right eye for the remainder of his life. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, National Defense Medal, Air Medal, Overseas Service Bar, Good Conduct Medal, Sharp Shooter M14 Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal.
Martin is survived by his wife, Susanne. He loved to hold her hand and do everything with her. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 18 Jul 2020. They have four children: daughter, Danielle; sons, Philip, Dominic, and Gregory; grandchildren: Jake, Katherine, James, Luke, Charles, Christopher, Paul, Matthew, and Angelina. He is also survived by brothers: Anthony and Thomas; and one sister, Maryjane. Martin proudly attended all of his grandchildren’s school and sporting events.
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 from his family home to his final resting place of approximately 45 miles. 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. Face coverings are required.TIMETABLE FOR TUESDAY, 16 MAR 0815- Stage at Mobil, 914 W Foothill Blvd, La Verne, CA 91750.
https://goo.gl/maps/nHcCbPMHh1xevyou8 0830 - Mission briefing.
0845 - KSU to family residence.
0910 - Flag line as our Hero is moved from the family residence to the awaiting vehicle.
0930 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/68wGw34dXHBMqVzh6 1030 - ETA arrival to Riverside National Cemetery to assigned Staging/Cortege. (If you are going straight to RNC, stage on East Normandy, right before the roundabout, passing Staging Area #9.)
1100 - KSU to assigned shelter.
Brenda “Pebbles” Bixler
SoCal 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. 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.
