PGR - Veteran Member of Post 419 Ruben Trujillo

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As posted to PGR:

The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to form a Flag line and Escort Ruben Trujillo to his Final resting place. Mr. Trujillo was in the Army during WWII and was a Member and the past Post Commander at Post 419. He was also the Past Commander of Dist 13. He was 84 or 85 yrs young.

Staging: We will stage at Lima Family Mortuary in Santa Clara Ca. at 1130hrs. (11:30am) Thursday April 14th, 2011 for briefing and will form a Flag line as he is Escorted to the Coach.

We will then Escort Mr. Trujillo to his Final resting place at Mission City Memorial Park. Where we will Form a Flag line and give him the Honor he has earned. 

RC: TBD  Need someone from the ALR to do the Honors.    End PGR post.

And Mike A was the man to step forward and thank you my friend!  Mike is a District 13 American Legion Rider as were four others  attending and our friends Al R, and Craig.  We had seven folks attend, six scoots and a cage.  

Nice group and it was an honor to stand for our fallen veteran and past District 13 / Post 419  commander. 

We were lining up for the escort and Al R was in front with his large flags.  Mike A rode with him and showed the way.  When it was time to leave there were two cages behind the hearse and I followed with my large flag,, and the rest of the scoots.  John R was last performing road guard responsibilities. 

Our group behind the hearse.  L to R, Al C, Mike A, John R, Doug and all Dist 13 ALR riders, including myself.

A picture from the rear.

Between the two nearest posts, you can see Al R and Craig.

it was a short mission and well attended.  I saw many fellow riders and members.

God Bless family and friends during this time of passing.  Celebrate the long and good life lived. 

PGR - LT. Vincent Anthony Arena U.S.NAVY Vet 92

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 One of our finest has passed and PGR was asked to ride in honor.  And an honor it was and thanks to the Arena family for the request.  Lt Arena was a family member of a personal friend of Ride Captain Buzz B.

I was running a few minutes late and a flag line was already in place.  I took a shot of the scoots and joined the group.

Rich M on the right and Slickjohn in the rear giving me a wave.   The rider on the left came in from Modesto, rode over the pass in mid 30 temps and did mention, it was a cold ride!  I think we've all been there before.  We had 11 members and 10 scoots. Nice showing and thanks for those that attended.

 

We lined up for the escort,  Anthony's scoot on the left, he is behind and between the scoots,  and Rich M's  on the right.... 

Sweet Ruby waiting to pull in behind the hearse.  We had a short escort and it was uneventful.   Slickjohn did his normal great job of road blocking. 

The rest of the group went ahead and prepared for our arrival so the family and friends would be welcomed by some  flags.

Successful mission and it was very evident that Lt Arena will be greatly missed.  God Bless family and friends during this sad time of passing.

PGR/WWR - Spc. Jameson L. Lindskog , US Army KIA

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One of our finest has fallen and the Riders were asked to ride in honor.   This was a WWR mission and as in all cases, all who wish to honor the fallen are invited.   Thanks to the family for asking us to be there.

I was running late and went to the airport awaiting the others to arrive.  They did and kept on coming, I have to guess it was around 75 scoots, and a lot of Police and Fire team support.   Great on 'um!

The scoots were many and three rows wide!  FINE showing for the family!

From the other side.

As we left,  the escort was very long, I'll guess almost a mile....   Livermore has always had a great show of respect for our funeral processions,  and today was no exception!  Nothing but honor, cars pulled over in respect, and many intersections were not even blocked, no one would pull into our line.....

Arriving at Callaghans Mortuary , I parked along the curb and walked up for  the honor line.

The police and fire attendance was fantastic, as always!  Great on Livermore for their honor to our fallen.

The large flag hanging from a fire ladder is always a sight to behold.  Very nice!  

Spike said the family was very appreciative of all the support!  God Bless them during this sad time of passing and may The Good Lord Comfort them during this time of loss.

PGR - USA Pvt Robert (Bob) Gallardo Veteran

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PGR was invited to attend a Celebration of Life and it was an honor to be there!  Thanks to the Gallardo family for the invite.

 We formed a line outside the service.  Eight members, 2 2-ups, and Ed, fourth one from the left, was our RC.  It was his second mission and he did a fine job.  We had two first time riders and I donated the Mission Accomplished pins off my vest to thank them for being here.

I believe the two new members are on the end of the lines, in front of you.  Mike "Air" was second in on the left and  Bunker was second in from the right.  Ed and his wife were in front of each line.

As I'm apt to say, they are all different, my record still holds!  Ed was  a family friend and we were invited inside to form a background flag line for the group.  I don't normally go inside, but today seemed special.

Little did I know it really was a celebration of life and one of the longest services I've attended and we were standing for about two hours.    Think we all needed to stretch our legs afterwards!  I came home and got 14 miles in on my cranky machine.  Felt good! 

I managed to get my camera out for a final shot of the group headed back to the scoots.  Nice showing for a very nice service.  Bob was very loved and it showed. 

He is now in God's Loving Arms and the entire group knew it.  

Many songs and words of thanks and memories.   It was a very special mission and indeed a great honor to be there!

PGR - US Navy PO1 Douglas Adams McNae San Jose

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Our Ride Captain (RC) Mark Z was a friend of our fallen and was honored to lead the mission. Thanks to the family for inviting PGR for the honor mission.

As I don't take pics of the service, a few shots of getting prepared and the flag line.

We staged across the street from the service on a nice day, and the first in a long time!


Looking at the park area outside Starbucks. A few folks got there before me.


Closer shot... I'm guessing we had over two dozen folks before KSU (Kick Stands Up).



Somehow, Mark Z. got his scoot inside....


Mark Z giving us our say once on the mission details. A lot of the usual folks showed up, Mark, Al R, Panak, Hy L, Slick John, Doug, Mike A, Lori P, Sgtmaj, Buzz B, had a couple scoots out of Sacto, and I know I'm forgetting a few and some new folks that showed up! Great on the new riders! Many from ALR Dist 13 were there.


The rest of the group.


Our flag line for arriving folks at the service.


The right side.....


Left side, as folks came in.


Some of the scoots where we parked.

God Bless family and friends during this difficult time of passing. Please remember and celebrate the life lived.

PGR - Jose M. Lucero 91 US Army WW 11 Vet

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One of our greatest generation passed and he asked for a PGR mission and eight honored members attended. Thank all that stood.

Jose's daughter is a Blue Star Mom and that made this mission even more special. Their support PGR and it is very much appreciated, and a two way street!



We met at our staging place across the street, The Planet. Buzz and Anita had just pulled in their scoot in front. Slick with his back to us, Glenn on the right and Anthony on the left.



Another shot, so you can see my sweet Ruby! GBG We had a security patrol come by while we were there, the guy normally works the airport and stopped to visit. He had a '99 Nomad, mine is a '01, he was admiring mine, of course, the most gorgeous scoot there! GBG


As we were waiting, I stepped out for a shot, Slick in the center giving us a wave, Anthony on the left. We had 8 folks, one 2-up and it was a very special ride! A WW II vet and he wanted us there! God Bless him while he rests in God's Loving Arms!

PGR - USMC John Henry Luth Memorial Service

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UPDATE* A note I received from Chappi 03/06:

"Cranky, It meant a world to me and the family that we (Patriots) could be there. The family were taken back by all of our support and could not thank us enough. Mrs. Luth said, "With dear friends like you, you have made a sad time easier." As I escorted Denise (Daughter) from her vehicle through our flag line and as tears rolled down her face, I could only hear her continuously say "Oh my God.""


A long time member of AL Post 419 passed and PGR was asked to ride in honor by the family as communicated through Chappi, one of our own, for a memorial service. It was an honor to be there for family, friends and our friend Chappi.

We were to stage at our normal place so everyone would be familiar with where to go, but after being on a few, and Post 419 was closer, I went direct a bit early.



When I arrived, Panak and wife Maryanne, J.D. and dog were already there. Panak was ARC on the mission, to coordinate the group arrival.


Well, here they come!


And they just keep on coming! I was directing traffic, and trying to get some shots...


Robert's bike on the right, he has the same scoot as I do, very pretty!!! GBG (Great Big Grin) I think that's Chrome Cowboy behind him, his scoot is solid chrome.


I'm guessing we had over 30 scoots....


Cliff and Chris's SUV in the very back with the flags. Chris said she would send me some pics in a few days, they have plans, and I'll add them later. The neat thing about blogs is, you send out a link, the link never changes, and you can edit as you like.


Our Road Guard, Anthony, to stop traffic as the scoots turned into the parking lot.



Doc in his nice scoot....


Hy L. in the rear with his hack.


Bill (Bunker) Roller, our ALR Dist 13 President.


Panak told me to set the line here... I thought it strange as the lot was empty... well, I try to do what I'm told... GBG The lot did NOT stay empty for very long! Lot's of well wishers and family arrived.


We did have a bit of overflow, there were too many scoots.


Forming up flag lines for family and friends arrival.


In the center, our Ride Captain Chappi setting up the lines.


Chappi talking to Assistant Ride Captain Panak in the center.


John's son, john Allen (center) walking the flag line, shaking hands and receiving some hugs! God Bless family and friends during this time of passing! He said it was a Celebration of Life, and it is!


Post Commander Don N talking to Michael "Air" on the right.

We're breaking up after the welcome. We were asked in, but for me personally, this is precious family time, private time. God Bless!



One last pic of the scoot line...