The family of Raul J. Atilano has invited the Patriot Guard to join them as they honor and bid Farewell to their hero. We are honored to do so.
While serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1971, Corporal Atilano served one tour in Vietnam as a Tunnel Rat carrying a .50 Cal Machine Gun. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Lance Corporal.
After leaving the military, Raul spent most of his working life as a truck driver. He loved many things, such as, old cars and Harley motorcycles. He also loved fishing and camping, but most of all he loved his family.
Raul is survived by his wife Evelyn Atilano, his three children Andrew (son), Shannon (son), Kianna (daughter), and 11 grandchildren.
Raul passed on the day of his 45th wedding anniversary but was lucid enough to tell his wife he loved her and Happy Anniversary. Cause of death was respiratory distress and a blood disease, possibly related to Agent Orange exposure but not proven.
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 the church, please see the time table below.
Time Table for Saturday, 29 May, 2021:0800 - Stage at Rite Aid, 16120 Bear Valley Rd, (corner of Seventh St.) Victorville, CA 92395
https://goo.gl/maps/ZpoRDu4jauuJzS75A0830 - Briefing
0845 - KSU to family home
0855 - Flag Line as Hero's urn is moved to family vehicle
0900 - Accompany Hero and Family to First Assembly of God church, 15260 Nisqualli Rd., Victorville, CA 92395
https://goo.gl/maps/MuRia8ykr6YSE1wN60910 - Flag Line as Hero is moved into church
Other Flag line details will be discussed at briefing.
R/C - Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
949-939-7282
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 mession go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Rid Captain (R/C). 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.
