The family of Robert Mercado, age 75, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their Hero as he receives his Honors for a lifetime of service, we are honored to do so.
Robert Mercado enlisted in the US Air Force in 1963, right after High School, and served 2 tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged 6 years later in 1969 at the rank of Airman First Class.
After the military Robert became a Police Officer, first with Alhambra PD, then later with Huntington Park PD where he worked until retirement at the rank of Sergeant. Some of that time he was a motor patrol officer.
Even after retirement he continued to serve going to work for Homeland Security. He left for surgery with plans to return in 3 weeks after healing but was never able to return due to a stroke during surgery.
He pinned his nephew, Robert Glaser, at his graduation from the Riverside Sheriff Academy, one of his proudest days. His father, Robert, served in WWII as a Marine, and he and his mother are buried at Riverside National Cemetery, where Robert will also be interred.
Robert loved the outdoors, his family and his dogs. He also enjoyed boating and going to the river. He was a wonderful father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend.
He is survived by his wife, Cherlyn Mercado, a daughter, Laura Mercado, two brothers, Larry and Richard and his sister, Becky Glaser. He his also survived by many nieces and nephews.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID-19. Face coverings are required.
Time Table for Monday, 03 MAY 2021:1100 - Stage at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA 92518 (Area 9)
https://goo.gl/maps/xvYxrM4DxWfKrsm5A1115 - Mission briefing
1145 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Clint "Smurf" Martin
So Cal PGR Ride Captainlltk@sbcglobal.net
951-505-6362
Do not follow where the path may lead...Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.-CourageYou 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.
