The family of Norbert Edward Moniz have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to be with them at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, 10 August at the Heart of the Canyon Church in Santa Clarita. We are honored to be able to attend.
Norbert served with honor in the US Army achieving the rank of 2LT during the Korean Conflict, and was fortunate to not be deployed to Korea, but rather helped train the combat troops who did.
After his time in the Army, Norbert made a career of Sales - library supplies, cemetery plots, bean bag products and furniture. He ran his own company manufacturing and selling bean bag products and became the principle in his family run furniture business.
He stayed active in his spare time with woodworking and metal detecting, bread baking, pickling vegetables and candy making. He took up watercolor painting later in life and sent all his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren painted rocks.
He will truly be missed by many.
Norbert is survived by his wife and love of his life, Adelaide Barbara Moniz; children Kathleen, Norbert II, Stephen and David; eight grand children and eight great grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, this is a flag line only (FLO) mission at the church. For those who would like to participate, please see the timetable and we will meet you there.
Temperatures are forecast to be over 100*, so please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat.Timetable for Saturday, 10 August 2024:0900 - Stage at Heart of the Canyons Church, Newhall, 24551 Valley St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WMmpbJ7Z2uRD3yWZA0915 - Mission Briefing
0945 - Flag Line as our hero is brought into the church
1000 - Military Honors and Taps
John D. "Major" GretzingerMAJ, AVN, USA (Ret.)
61st Avn Co (AHC) - Lucky 15
Administrator - SoCal PGR Mission Ops
Assistant State Captain, Southern California PGR
jdgretz@gmail.com
818-314-5039
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.
