PGRSTX MISSIONS

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CURRENT MISSIONS OR EVENTS
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Saturday July 4, 2026

Flag Line

Texas A&M Kingsville University 4th of July Celebration

Kingsville, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

PGRSTX has been invited participate in the 4th of July Celebration in Kingsville, Texas PGRSTX participated last year.
  • Date: Saturday July 4, 2026
  • Ceremony Texas A&M Kingsville Map link: 
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: NA
  • Obituary: NA

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Tuesday June 30, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line

    Rosendo V. Molina, US Army Vietnam War Veteran

    Round Rock and Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Rosendo V. Molina, US Army Vietnam War Veteran

    Mr. Molina served valiantly as a forward observer for two tours in the Vietnam War.

    Mr. Molina was awarded his first Bronze Star for heroism in ground combat on February 18, 1970, and a second Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in May 1970. He also received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam from April 1969 to September 1970, alongside numerous other certificates of appreciation and achievement.

  • Date: Tuesday June 30, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 9:00 AM Brief: 9:30 AM Flag line 9:45 PM. or when procession arrives. Family is traveling from the Round Rock Area. Service 10:00 AM. The family has requested Six pallbeares to carry Mr. Molina
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Dudley Lee
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Providence Funeral Home - Obituaryhttps://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/elgin-tx/rosendo-molina-12926739

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Saturday June 20, 2026

    Escort and Flag Line

    Homes for Our Troops - Community Kickoff

    Ingleside, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited participate in a community event - Community Kickoff foe Army SGT Jourdan Smith.
    Homes for Our Troops in conjunction with HEB and the VFW post 6386 are starting the events leading to the construction of an adapted custom home for SGT Smith in Ingleside, TX.
    PGRSTX will participate in an escort from HEB in Ingleside to the VFW post. At the VFW post PGRSTX will have flag line.

  • Date: Saturday June 20, 2026
  • Escort Stage Location: HEB 2616 TX-361, Ingleside, TX 78362 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rKHKC1cEUKq29LV88
  • Escort Stage: 9:00 AM KSU, when organizers determine. ALL BIKES ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE Function 10:00 AM
  • Ceremony Location: VFW Post 6386 Ingleside, TX 78362 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qdgrtFfZDJpimVi26
  • Stage: 9:00 AM Brief 9:30 PM Flag line 9:45 AM or when Escort arrives. Ceremony 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Doug Crumly
  • Plaque: NA
  • Obituary: Na

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Thursday June 18, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line

    Paul S. Barbosa Jr., US Army Vietnam War Veteran

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Paul S. Barbosa Jr., US Army Vietnam War Veteran

    Mr. Barbosa Jr., proudly served in the United States Army for 26+ years, including during the Vietnam War.
    Throughout his distinguished military career, he received numerous honors and commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal,
    Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Overseas Service Ribbon, and Army Medical Department Officer Basic Badge.
  • Date: Thursday June 18, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 12:00 PM Brief 12:30 PM Flag line 12:45 PM or when family arrives. This will be a cremation ceremony. Service 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: David Wittliff
  • Support: Doug Crumly
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Corpus Christi Funeral Home - Obituaryhttps://www.corpuschristifh.com/obituaries/Paul-S-Barbosa-Jr?obId=48458406

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Lead Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Wednesday June 17, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line - Unaccompanied

    David Bernard Depierri, USMC Veteran

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for David Bernard Depierri, USMC Veteran. Private First Class Depierri, proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Anti-Tank Assaultman (MOS: 0351). He served from August 1, 1972 and was Honorably discharged on August 23, 1974.

    U.S. Marine Corps Veteran David Bernard Depierri will be laid to rest on Wednesday, June 17th, at 10:00 a.m.

  • Date: Wednesday June 17, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 09:00 AM Brief 09:30 AM Flag line 09:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: NA
  • Obituary: NA

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Rode Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Monday June 15, 2026

    Funeral Service, Escort and Flag Line

    David Eugene Kolansinski, US Army Vietnam War Veteran

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. David Eugene Kolansisnki, US Army Vietnam War Veteran. Family has requested an escort from the church to the cemetery.

  • Date: Monday June 15, 2026
  • Escort Stage Location: Our Lady of the Perpetual Help Church 5830 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HszrN1H6T9TMvPjNA
  • Escort Stage: 11:00 AM KSU As service ends. Escort Ride Captain will coordinate route with LE and Funeral Home. 5 Escort riders needed. Please contact Samuel F Ramirez by text: 361.742.9879
  • Escort Rider 1 and Escort RC: Dennis Markle
  • Escort Rider 2: Eric Bornschlegl
  • Escort Rider 3: Carlos Garcia
  • Escort Rider 4: Larry Narvaez
  • Escort Rider 5: Mario Rodriguez
  • Service Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Service Stage: 12:00 PM Brief 12:30 PM Flag line 12:45 PM or when family arrives. Service 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: Dennis Markle, Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Seaside Funeral Home - Obituary https://www.seasidefuneral.com/obituaries/David-Eugene-Kolansinski?obId=48549976

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Lead Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Wednesday June 10, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line - Unaccompanied

    Christopher Ray Flores, US Navy Veteran

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Airman Apprentice Christopher Ray Flores, US Navy Veteran

    Airman Apprentice Flores, proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an Electronic Equipment Technician (NEC: 9710). He served from October 24, 1975 and was Honorably discharged on December 20, 1979.

  • Date: Wednesday June 10, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 09:00 AM Brief 09:30 AM Flag line 09:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: NA
  • Obituary: NA

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Lead Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Saturday June 6, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line

    Abelino Sauceda Jr., US Air Force Vietnam War Veteran

    Premont & Concepcion, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Abelino Sauceda Jr., US Air Force Vietnam War Era Veteran

    Mr. Sauceda Jr. honorably served his county in the United States Air Force from 1962-1984 where he was part of the 463D Tactical Airlift Wing, Military Airlift Command, and Combat Crew Squadrons.

  • Date: Saturday June 6, 2026
  • Location: Sauceda Private Cemetery 474 Co Rd 223, Concepcion, TX 78349 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YcpxMcd2XYJ2cs4HAbbbbbbbbbm
  • Stage: 11:00 AM Brief: 11:30 AM Flag line 11:45 AM. Service when procession arrives. Procession is arriving from Premont, Texas
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Funeraria del Angel - Howard-Williams - Obituaryhttps://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/falfurrias-tx/abelino-sauceda-12902994

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Wednesday June 3, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line

    Rodolfo Rodriguez, US Army Vietnam Era Veteran

    Mathis and Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Rodolfo Rodriguez, US Army Vietnam War Era Veteran

    Mr. Rodriquez was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army as an ammunition specialist, holding the rank of SP4. His service to this country was something he carried with quiet pride throughout his life.

  • Date: Wednesday June 3, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 1:00 PM Brief: 1:30 PM Flag line 1:45 PM. Service 2:00 PM. or when procession arrives.
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Windsteads Funeral Home - Obituaryhttps://www.winsteadsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/rodolfo-rod-rodriguez

    • Regards,

    Shane Gallaugher
    Lead Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sdgallaugher.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.446.5087

    Monday June 1, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line

    Abel Javier Elizondo Sr., US Army Vietnam War Veteran

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Abel Javier Elizondo Sr., US Army Vietnam War Era Veteran

    Mr. Elizondo Sr. proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and bravely fought in the Vietnam War.

  • Date: Monday June 1, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7AQcrZAzKfHcGhbh6
  • Stage: 12:00 PM Brief: 12:30 PM Flag line 12:45 PM. Service when procession arrives. 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Guardian Funeral Home - Obituaryhttps://www.guardianfhcremation.com/obituaries/mr-abel-elizondo

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Friday May 29, 2026

    Funeral Service and Flag Line

    Pedro Almendarez Sr., US Navy Vietnam Veteran

    Robstown and Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Pedro "Pete" Almendarez Sr., US Navy Vietnam War Veteran

    Mr. Almendarez Sr. proudly served our Country in the United States Navy as a Gunners Mate 2nd class. He was aboard the USS Constellation until his deployment to Vietnam, where he served two tours. Mr. Almendarez Sr. was a recipient of a Bronze Star with a V for Valor.

  • Date: Friday May 29, 2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief 10:30 AM. Flag line 10:45AM or when procession arrives. Service 11:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: David Wittliff
  • Support: David Wittliff
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Ramon Funeral Home - Obituary https://www.ramonfh.com/obituary/pedro-almendarez

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Monday May 25, 2026

    Flag Line

    Memorial Day Ceremony

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to participate at a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery

  • Date: Monday May 25,2026
  • Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm5tGC1qZ8ALEA8Y7
  • Stage: 9:00 AM Brief: 9:30 AM Flag line 9:45 AM. Cermony 10:00 AM.
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Doug Crumly
  • Plaque: NA
  • Obituary: NA NA

    • Regards,

    Shane Gallaugher
    Lead Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sdgallaugher.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.446.5087

    Sunday May 24, 2026

    Hooks Game Memorial Day Ceremony

    Corpus Christi, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been invited to participate at a Memorial Day Ceremony at The Whataburger Field

    We will participate in a motorcycle ride in and stand a flag line during the National Anthem. The Hooks are offering complimentary tickets to the rider and passenger for those who participate. Contact David Whitliff with your information for tickets. We will gather at the field stadium alongside the West side street between the stadium and the employee parking lot.

  • Date: Sunday May 24,2026
  • Location: Whataburger Field Map link: https://www.mapquest.com/us/texas/whataburger-476168351
  • Stage: 5:30 PM Brief: 6:00 PM Ceremony 6:30 PM.
  • Ride Captain: David Wittliff, Steven Zerwas, Doug Crumly
  • Support: NA
  • Plaque: NA
  • Obituary: NA NA

    • Regards,

    Shane Gallaugher
    Lead Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sdgallaugher.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.446.5087

    Saturday May 23, 2026

    Celebration of Life and Flag Line

    Jerry G. Taylor, US Army Veteran

    Cuero, Texas

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX.

    PGRSTX has been requested to stand a Flag Line for Mr. Jerry G Taylor, US Army Veteran. This will be a celebration of life ceremony.

  • Date: Saturday May 23, 2026
  • Location: Lifeway Baptist Church 403 E Sarah St, Cuero, TX 77954 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGhnYrjcAaF3XpHA9
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief: 10:30 AM Flag line 10:45 AM. Service 11:00 AM.
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Doug Crumly
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituar: NA

    • Regards,

    Samuel F Ramirez
    Assistant Deputy State Ride Captain PGRSTX
    sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com
    361.742.9879

    Page Revised June 25, 2026