At the request of our PGR Member Nace “Nacho” Benveniste, the family of Richard Benjamin Rodriguez 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.
Richard was born on 25 September 1958.
Richard joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1976 and served as an Administrative Clerk (MOS0151). His awards/citations included the Rifle Marksman Badge. Richard was also
involved in the Marine Corps Boxing Program. At the time of his honorable discharge as a Lance Corporal(E-3), Richard was stationed at Camp Pendleton.
After the military Richard worked as a truck driver.
Richard loved old cars and owned a ‘39 Chevy Master Deluxe and a ’50 Chevy truck. He also loved watching football.
Richard is survived by his wife Tina, three children, and eight grandchildren.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all 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.
Please arrive quietly as services will be in progress.
Time Table for Friday 04 June 20211015 – Stage at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 14020 Foster Rd., La Mirada
https://goo.gl/maps/v8JQpAeycP13LEse7 1045 – Mission Briefing
1100 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1115 – KSU to Resurrection Cemetery, 966 Potrero Grande Dr., Rosemead, CA
https://goo.gl/maps/2bm25KPS6CTdCFVq61200 – KSU to assigned Gravesite for Flag line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Rick “Moonman” Luna
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
lunardad@msn.com
626-378-2304
I Ride for my Brothers
Vince Hernandez USMC
Danny Hernandez USN, USARYou 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. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
