The family of John Lawrence Acosta has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor their Hero for his military service. It will be our honor to do so.
John Acosta served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enlisted in 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1970 at the rank of SP5.
John was awarded the following awards and metals for his service, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with 18T Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60s Device and 1 Oversea Bar.
We do not have any information about Mr. Acosta's civilian life or survivors as the family chose not to supply any additional info.
We are sure he will be sorely missed by all his family and friends and never forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting facilitates your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying our hero and his family from the mortuary to his final resting place, approx .3 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. We will meet you there for those who would rather go directly to the cemetery.
Time Table for Monday, 04 APR 22:1000 - Stage at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary, 1003 E. Stowell Road, Santa Maria, Ca. 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/QVFh85CAA1thKFPc91015 - Mission briefing
1030 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from Mortuary to Coach
1040 - KSU to Santa Maria Cemetery, 1501 S. College Dr., Santa Maria, Ca. 93454
https://goo.gl/maps/aHo99RDsRRtwKXkUA1100 - Flag Line at graveside with Full Military Honors
In Honor
RC John Archuleta (Milkshake)
ALR 26 Bakersfield
PGR Assistant State Captain, So. Central Ca.US Army 62/65
(805) 441-8506
45jarchuleta@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.
