The Patriot Guard have been invited by the family of Luis Padilla Jr. to accompany on his journey to his final resting place at Riverside National Cemetery. It will be our honor to do so.
Luis proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years from 13 May 1977 to 13 Apr 1983 until his Honorable Discharge. Luis was deployed into foreign service, specifically to Beirut Lebanon during a time when the Middle East was involved in a complex and violent civil war. During his deployment Luis took a severe hit to the head resulting in him suffering a Traumatic Brain injury.
Luis returned to the front lines of duty within days of his injury and continued to serve with his fellow Marines despite his injury. Luis was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and earned a Rifle Marksmanship Badge.
Luis is survived by his loving daughter Melissa Guarnizo, her husband Johan and his only grandchild.
Luis is also survived by his Mother Elba and two sisters, Alice and Martha and a brother Johnny. Luis will be missed not only by his family but many friends as well.
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 Mortuary to the cemetery, approx. 14 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
NOTE: PLEASE OBSERVE ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS, HAVE MASK/FACE COVERING AVAILABLE IF NEEDED.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY 2 DEC 2022:1215 - Stage at Thomas Miller Mortuary, 4933 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA. 92505 (
https://goo.gl/maps/N15Ht5VrJE49x8vQ7)
1235 - Mission briefing
1245 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of hero.
1300 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd. Riverside, CA. 92518 (14 miles) (
https://goo.gl/maps/UFS7NY2tHg6BcdXo9)
1335 - ETA Riverside National Cemetery
1400 - Shelter for Flag Line and Military Honors.
R/C CRAIG LANE AKA JIP-C, USMC
SOCAL PGR RIDE CAPTAIN
(bigredroadglide@yahoo.com)
760-900-0388
We are forever indebted to those who have served so that we shall remain free
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.
