The family of Joseph Chavez Arroyo has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present to honor their hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Army, July 1966 to July 1969 achieving the rank of Specialist 4. He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division and it was officially nicknamed “The Big Red One”. It was the first division to be deployed in Vietnam largely because it was the most prepared for combat.
Joseph was decorated with 6 different commendations due to his heroic efforts in combat.
Joseph is survived by his sister; Carmen Rafferty-Hanlett
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 from the church to his final resting place (a distance of approximately 12 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 Thursday 20 July 20231200 – Stage at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 2766 Navajo Rd, El Cajon, CA 92020
https://goo.gl/maps/S5abXfzDLsGTb1Gt91245 – Mission Briefing
1315 – Flag line for honorable transfer from Church to Coach
1330 – KSU for accompaniment to Greenwood Cemetery, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
https://goo.gl/maps/ksUSSRB6tayTJYm991345 – Flag Line for Military Honors and Funeral Service
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Regional Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.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.
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.
