The family of Laureano "Larry" Gomez Reyes, age 97, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to honor him as he receives his Military Honors, we are privileged to do so.
Larry Reyes enlisted in the US Army in 1944 and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II, he was honorably discharged in 1946 at the rank of Staff Sergeant.
After the War Larry worked 45 years at the Naval Supply Depot as a management analyst in Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines. He then officially retired after working at the San Clemente Power Plant for 4 years in 1987.
Larry was a devout Catholic, loved his family, playing poker, bowling, writing, singing and dancing.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Natividad, his children: David, Teresita, Alfredo, Loreta, Lucila, Lucia, Cesar, Zosima, Ireno, Rosalina and Dave and 60+ grandchildren and great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran.
Time Table for Wednesday, 30 MAR 22:1215 - Stage at Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr., San Diego, CA 92122
https://goo.gl/maps/MasErL7weJxYZ5gBA1230 - Mission briefing
1300 - Move to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.com
We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, where you will be briefed 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.
Remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent 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 honor.
