The family of Arturo Soltero Muñoz, 74, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the military honors of their loved one as he makes his final journey. It will be our honor to do so.
Arturo served in the United States Army, 1st Calvary, from January 1969 to December 1970. He was a Vietnam veteran. He was honorably discharged at the rank of SP4, 11B20 Light Weapons Infantryman. He received several accommodation medals to include the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal w/3 Bronze Stars, Army Accommodation Medal w/1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Presidential Unit Citation w/Oak Leaf, and several other badges. Arturo sadly passed away from Parkinson’s disease due to Agent Orange exposure. In the words of his daughter, “He was a proud, yet humble Patriot…”
After his military service, Arturo worked for the City of San Bernardino for 37 years. He enjoying fishing and traveling with his wife and grandchildren.
Arturo is survived by his wife, Cynthia; children, Dina and Marisa, five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by eight siblings.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church in Highland, CA, approximately 28 miles, to Riverside National Cemetery. 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.
TIMETABLE FOR MONDAY, 23 JAN 20231115 - Stage at Arden Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5801 Arden Ave, Highland, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/venCqxPCUEdaSEYr61130 - Mission briefing and await arrival of family with Hero.
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.
https://goo.gl/maps/mA45GWnH1x8fzTB661230 - ETA to RNC and assigned staging lane.
1300 - KSU to assigned shelter for flag line and military honors.
Billy Morgan
SoCal Ride Captain
US Army, Vietnam 69-70949-939-7282
“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 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.
