The family of Gilbert Ramirez invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in Gilbert’s funeral services and military honors. We are honored to accept.
Gilbert enlisted in the Marine Corps 8 FEB 71 and served in Vietnam as a Mortarman. Gilbert received the Marksman Rifle and Pistol badge, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.
Gilbert was honorably discharged 8 MAR 73.
Gilbert’s career after the military was filled with many skilled jobs. He retired as a finishing carpenter with the Los Angeles County Museum.
Gilbert was instrumental in the building of the Norwalk Sports Complex. Gilbert loved playing handball and was a well-known handball tournament director in Southern California for over 3 decades.
Gilbert is survived by his sons; Gilbert Jr., Andrew and Raymond; daughters, Lori and Patricia and 10 Grandchildren.
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 Church to the cemetery, approx. 4 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. If you prefer to meet the procession at the cemetery, please feel free to do so.
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.
Timeline for Saturday 19 OCT 241100 Hrs. - Stage at Chapel of Memories, 12626 Woods Ave., Norwalk, CA. 90650 (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/StaYwWvVhLN3wviL6)
1115 hrs. - Mission briefing
1130 hrs. - Flag line for hero to coach.
1145 hrs. - KSU to Artesia Cemetery, 11142 Artesia Bl., Cerritos, CA. 90706 (
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CmxkrbLj7d6DjV7U8)
1200 hrs. - Flag line to final resting place, and Military Honors.
Ride Captain
Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
Blessed are the Peacemakers
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.
