The Patriot Guard has been invited to honor SSgt Ronald J. Marallo, a Retired USMC Veteran who served during Vietnam and Desert Storm. It will be our honor to do so.
SSgt Marallo honorably served our country for more than 23 years in the Marine Corps, from 1969 to 1992 when he retired. He first served on active duty during the Vietnam War (1969-1973), then in the reserves until 1990, when he was reactivated during Desert Storm. He was 72 years old at the time of his passing.
Following his military service, Ronald worked at General Motors, trawling and trapping shrimp and crabs, the US Postal Service as a Mail Carrier, and in the Movie Industry with SAG/AFTRA.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing basketball, racketball, fishing and trawling for shrimp in Louisiana, and surfing in Hawaii. He had a passion for the Lord, Family, Military and Louisiana.
He is survived by his spouse, Janice Marallo; siblings, Rose Marallo and Gino Marallo; children, Donnamaria Katalinich, Faith Dalton and John Marallo; grandchildren, Joseph Jones, Blake Dalton, Hayden Dalton and Gavin Dalton; and Grandpa’s Baby Princess Kambria Dalton.
We will accompany Ronald’s family with his remains from the family home to the church in Menifee.
Prior to the Celebration of Life, the PGR will provide military honors, including the playing of Taps and the folding and presentation of the American Flag. I will need some volunteers to assist in that...I will be at the staging site early enough so we can practice folding the flag prior to the service.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. All PGR members are welcome. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Saturday, December 4, 2021:
0900 – Stage at Walgreens parking lot, 27975 Bradley Rd, Menifee, CA 92586 https://goo.gl/maps/kXn4yrqpbycM9dnb7
0930 – Mission Briefing
1000 - KSU to family home
1020 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero’s remains to the family vehicle
1030 -- KSU to Redemption Christian Fellowship, 28514 Watson Road, Menifee CA 92585 https://goo.gl/maps/HEvC7ECN6FcyLJdi6
1045 -- Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero’s remains to the church
1100 -- Military Honors prior to Celebration of Life
RC: Stephen “Opie” Zeeb MSgt, USAF (Ret)
SoCalPGR Ride Captain
951-587-7560
xyzeeb@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 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. 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.
