The family of Louie Bravo Esparza has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend services for their Hero and honor him, it would be our privilege to do so.
Louie Bravo Esparza enlisted in the U.S. Army in July, 1953 and served in Germany during the Korean War and until his discharge in May of 1955, he achieved the rank of Corporal.
During his lifetime before and after the military he held many different jobs and was very good with wood, having worked as a furniture builder and carpenter. He eventually learned enough trades that he became a handyman, he could fix anything. Louie loved the arts as well, he was a musician and singer and an artist.
Louie is survived by his wife, Nellie, children Maria 'Lennie' Keesler, Victor Esparza and Sylvia Samerdjian, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and several siblings.
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 church services to his final resting place, approximately 22 miles. 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.
Time table for Thursday 16 OCT 14: 1100 - Stage at St Mel Catholic Church, 4140 Corona Ave., Norco, CA 92860
http://goo.gl/maps/SSih0 1130 - Mission briefing
1200 - Flag Line as Hero is transferred into the coach and KSU to Riverside National Cemetery.
1300 - Est arrival at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 (PGR to staging area 8.5)
http://goo.gl/maps/0mBpH 1315 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Angel Guaderrama
Patriot Guard Ride CaptainSgt USAF
guad45@hotmail.com
909-229-1809 cell
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 the following link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?395858
