The family of Arthur Roux Guirnalda, 72, United States Army, 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.
Arthur was living in the Philippines when he entered eternity on July 23, 2021.
Arthur served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 having achieved the rank of Sgt E5. He served in Vietnam and earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, and Bronze Star.
After his exit from the Army, Arthur worked for 25 years with federal law enforcement before he retired. He worked with various federal agencies to include China Lake Police, Terminal Island Police, DoD Police, VA Police, FPS Police, INS Officer, and the U.S. Mint Police. He retired as a Police Sergeant.
His hobbies included motorcycle riding and traveling.
Arthur is survived by five children: Arthur D. Guirnalda, Marisa Feenstra, Arthur L. Guirnalda, Arni Solores, and Angela Solores, as well as several grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this will be a flag line only (FLO) at the cemetery. Please see the timetable below if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest COVID restrictions. Please have a face covering/mask should the need arise.TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 29 OCTOBER1400 – Stage at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA. PGR Staging: on Normandy near the first roundabout, entering at East Normandy and passing Staging Area #9)
https://goo.gl/maps/PQ2gBJJqi4p83ATa81415 – Mission briefing.
1430 – KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
RC Stephen “Opie” Zeeb MSgt, USAF (Ret)
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-587-7560xyzeeb@gmail.com
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.
