The family of Ricardo Vidal Villalobo Brito, 62, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders accompany and honor their loved one at his Celebration of Life. It will be our honor to do so.
Ricardo proudly served in the US Army from 08/11/1981 until 08/10/1985, when he was honorably discharged. Ricardo achieved the rank of SP4(E4), as a Fixed Ciphony Repairer/Communications/Electronics Installer, serving in Korea and at Ft Huachuca, AZ. During his time on active duty, Ricardo received the following military awards: Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon - Korea, Army Service Ribbon, and the M16 Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.
After Ricardo left the Army, he worked as an Electronic Technician and a Construction Superintendent during his civilian career, a career that his experience in the military helped him achieve.
Ricardo's hobbies included Fishing, Shooting, Travel, Jeeps, and Hiking, he loved the outdoors.
Ricardo is survived by his wife, Donna Brito, brothers Larry Lara & Joe Brito, sisters Patti Nelson, Maggie Claman & Jan Grunke, and 21 nieces and nephews.
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 timetable if you would like to participate.
NOTE: Please observe the latest “COVID-19” restrictions. Have mask available if needed.
Time Table for Saturday, 26 FEB 22:0930 - Stage in the Vons parking lot, 130 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805
https://goo.gl/maps/7CJQ3pJg8TJa1Ry680945 - Mission Briefing
1010 - KSU-depart to the family home
1025 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero's urn to the family vehicle
1030 - KSU and accompany to the City Church, 701 W. Broadway, Anaheim, CA 92806
https://goo.gl/maps/gEXNtJW3WBmoZC3b81040 - ETA at church, Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero to the church for Celebration of Life
1100 - Service begins, starting with Military Honors and Flag Line
1115 - PGR dismissed
R/C Lester Forsythe
aka Rottndog
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainMM2/SS, United States Navy ('87-'93)
714-743-3574
pgrrottndog@gmail.com
Freedom IS NOT FREE....Let us never forget those who have paid it's highest price!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 participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or wear casual attire if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
