The family of Porfirio S. Landa has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their hero’s final farewell. We are honored to fulfill this request.
Our hero enlisted in the US Army at the tail end of WWII. He served from April 1945 and was honorably discharged in July 1945 at the rank of Private.
As a civilian, Porfirio worked in the metal polishing industry.
Our hero’s wife, Ernestine, his twin brother and other siblings have preceded him in death. He leaves behind 13 children: Teresa, Porfirio Jr., Beatriz, Cesar, Adan, Raymond, Graciela, George, Guadalupe, Lydia, Jaime, Angelica and Benjamin. He also leaves behind 29 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the Hero and his family from the church to the cemetery, approx 27 miles. 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 Thursday, 4 August 2022:1130 - Stage at San Secondo d’Asti Catholic Church, 250 N. Turner Ave., Ontario, CA (Please arrive quietly as services will be in session)
https://goo.gl/maps/v3vEomuPDxUJuuTi91200 - Mission briefing
1215 - Flag line while Hero is moved to the coach
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren, Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/wRAGNGA2F21h9mNa81400 - Shelter time for Military Honors and family service
R/C Billy (Billyjean) Morgan
SoCal High Desert Ride CaptainUS Army, Vietnam 69-70
“One straw at a time”
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.
