The family of David Gonzales Sr. has invited the Patriot Guard to join them in paying honors to this a member of the "Greatest Generation" for an American WWII Hero, it would be our honor to do so.
David was born in Los Angeles on June 28,1925. He grew up in hard times like a lot of his generation did. But one thing that was always instilled in David's heart was Patriotism, and the love for his Country.
David had been 18 yrs. old for barely 5 months when he answered the call to duty. During that time David did a multitude of duties. Eventually he ended up serving with the 101st. Airborne, Parachute Infantry Regiment. While parachuting into hostile territory under fire in Holland, David was wounded.
David received the Purple Heart, and a Presidential Citation for his heroic action... David was honorably discharged in 1945.
David spent as much time as he could with this grand kids, and always instilled just as he had been, the importance of loving your Country, honoring the military, and loving your family...No matter what.
David passed away in Hesperia, Calif. on December 16, 2014. David said "he will be meeting his loving wife, Carmen, and his 4 children Anna, Richard, Patricia, and Frank at the gates of heaven".
David is survived by his loving daughter Gloria, and his Grandchildren:
David, Kimberly, James, Richard. He also leaves behind 11 Great Grandchildren
Note: There is a high possibility we will need pall bearers for this mission. Help would be appreciated. PGR will be there to honor. 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 mortuary 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.
Timetable for Monday 29 DEC 14: 1045 - Stage Risher Mortuary, 1316 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello, Calif 90640
http://goo.gl/maps/1eoRX 1100 - Mission Briefing
1115 - Dignified Transfer of Hero to Coach
1130 - KSU Resurrection Cemetery, 966 N. Potrero Grande Dr., Montebello (Rosemead), Calif. 90640
http://goo.gl/maps/mldUR 1145 - ETA at Resurrection Cemetery
1200 - Services will commence
R/C Mike "Joker" CourtrightSoCal PGR Ride Captain
mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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 for the family at the National link:
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