The family of Sgt. Arturo Espinoza, Jr., has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service. It will be our privilege to do so.
Arturo Espinoza, Jr., 39, served his country in the United States Marine Corps for seven years and attained the rank of Sergeant E-5. His served in Iraq during “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” He several medals and awards: Army Commendation Medal (W/Combat "B"), Combat Action Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (W/ #1 Star), Selected Marine Corps Medal, Armed Forced Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Presidential Unit Commendation, Letter of Appreciation, and 0311-Rifleman.
After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps in 2007, Arturo was involved in many employment endeavors. These jobs included personal security detail; co-owner of a restaurant as head chef; a government contractor for Apex Skills Group; as well as a government contractor for O'Gara Homeland Defense Solutions, Inc.
Arturo was super busy in his short time here on earth! To add to his professional life, he had many interests that included golfing, gunsmithing, motorcycle riding, music, archery, rock climbing, skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, (literally anything with a board), rollerblading, and competitive cycling. He was a great dad and loved his family vacations to Disneyland. There was literally NOTHING this man didn’t do!
He is survived by his wife, Linda, who will be riding her motorcycle in our procession. He is also survived by his two children, son, Art II, and daughter, Ava; his mother, Maria (Alonzo), and step-mother, Silvia; as well as stepsisters Elizabeth, Christina, and Lynette.
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 is a flag line only (FLO) mission at Miramar National Cemetery. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 22 APRIL 20220700 – Stage at Poway Bernardo Mortuary 13243 Poway Road, Poway, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/VZeNcs5BXkbjMb6WA0715 – Mission briefing.
0730 – Flag line for Hero’s transfer to coach.
0745 – KSU for Miramar National Cemetery, 5795 Nobel Dr, San Diego, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/5izp8MCh8SmfGiJ770830 – Arrive at MNC.
0900 – Service with Military Honors
R/C Paul "RoundTrip" McCarthy
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
pmccarth@gmail.com619-838-9123
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.
