The family of Nick Rodela, a veteran U.S. Marine, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be present and honor their Hero for his service to his country. It will be our privilege to do so.
Nick Rodela served his country as a U.S. Marine from 1946 to 1950. At the time of his discharge he held the rank of private first class.
He enjoyed working with stained glass and welding such things as window guards and door guards. As a form of relaxation, he liked to visit the casinos. He was a lifetime member of the Elks and the VFW.
He is survived by his wife Maria, his children Frank, Linda and Diana, his brothers Johnny, Lico and Jimmy as well as six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the funeral services to his final resting place. 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.
The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can made a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.
Time Table for Monday, 25 August 14:0930 - Stage at Chevron Gas Station, 26980 McCall Blvd., Sun City, CA 92586
https://goo.gl/maps/ge1vr0945 - Mission Briefing
1000 - KSU to Family Residence
1010 - Est. arrival at Family Residence
1015 - Flag Line for veteran to be transferred to family vehicle
1030 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery, (Staging Area #3 for family), 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
https://goo.gl/maps/O0Ff91115 - Est. arrival at Riverside National Cemetery
1130 - KSU to assigned Shelter for Flag line, Service and Full Military Honors
RC: Ray Gould aka “T-Bone”SoCal PGR Ride Captain
951-634-4112 Cell
ray@gouldgps.com
ALR Chapter 200
American Legion Post 200 (Lake Elsinore)
Chaplain & Service Officer
USMC SSgt (Ret) (D.I.)
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is 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 post your condolences at this link for the family:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?393960
