At the request of our PGR Member Rick “Moonman” Luna, the family of Arthur Romero Valenzuela 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.
Arthur was born on 01 October 1922 in Los Angeles and entered Eternal Rest on 29 August 2021.
Arthur was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1942 and served until 1946 during World War II. He was trained as a Combat Infantryman and his specialty was Heavy Mortar Crewman. Arthur participated in the Battles/Campaigns in Normandy and Northern France. He was wounded in combat when in France. While recovering from his wounds in France, he met up with one of his brothers who was stationed in Paris. His awards/citations included the American Campaign Medal, the European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Purple Heart. At the time of his separation, Arthur was with the 1st Infantry Glider Battalion. He was honorably discharged as a PFC from the Separation Center, Ft. Mac Arthur on 15 January 1946.
After the war, Arthur started working for the Labor Union in 1953 and retired after twenty-five years in the workforce.
Arthur was a lifetime member of both the VFW Post 10218 in Greater El Monte and the American Legion Post 341 in Pico Rivera where he served as a Chaplain.
Arthur is survived by his daughter Christina, his grandson Sean, and his granddaughter Brianna. He is predeceased in death by his wife Aurora who passed away on 09 March 2021.
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 mortuary 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.
If you cannot accompany this Hero please consider meeting us at the entrance of the Cemetery with a flag line as the hero arrives.
The weather is predicted to be hot so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat; it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions.
Time Table for Friday 10 September 20211115 – Stage at Guerra and Gutierrez Mortuary, 6338 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier
https://goo.gl/maps/Ydc1jHUofYZJXTQF61145 – Mission Briefing
1200 – Flag line as our Hero is moved to the coach.
1215 – KSU to Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles
https://goo.gl/maps/S9SDBTVVtEQGMwLw61245 – KSU to assigned Graveside 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, USAR
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 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.
