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PGRSTX MISSIONS

Patriot Guard

CURRENT MISSIONS OR EVENTS

 

Friday April 25, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Feliciano "Chano" Cavazos, USMC Vietnam War Veteran

Beeville and Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Feliciano "Chano" Cavazos, USMC Vietnam War Veteran. Mr. Cavazos was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and had served during the Vietnam War. He was also a longtime member of  V.F.W. Post 9170 in Beeville. He retired from Naval Air Station Kingsville after 34 years as a dedicated civil service employee. 
  • Date: Friday April 25, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 9:00 AM Brief 9:30 AM Flag Line 9:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrs

Saturday April 12, 2025

1st Annual David Vela Memorial Ride

Skidmore, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

The 1sts Annual David "Coyote" Vela's Memorial Ride is taking place. A 50/50 raffle & Basket Auction has been organized as well. All bikers invited. David Vela was a member of PGRSTX and Combat Vets. Combat Vets - CVMATX 23-8 is organizing this event. Meet and Greet at The Lucky Horseshoe Saloon in Skidmore, TX.
  • Date: Saturday April 12, 2025
  • Location: The Lucky Horseshoe Saloon, 222 S 8th St Skidmore, Tx 78389 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UyCE3HhZ3KH4kvKo7
  • Stage: Starting 11:00 AM KSU 12:00 PM Routes and Stops TBD
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Thursday April 17, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Richard Torres Marroquin Sr., US Navy Vietnam War Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Mission 1 of 2

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Richard Torres Marroquin Sr. , US Navy Vietnam War Veteran. This will be a full funeral service.
  • Date: Thursday April 17, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief 10:30 AM Flag Line 10:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 11:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrs

Thursday April 17, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

David Clarence Matson, Sr., US Navy Gulf War Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Mission 2 of 2

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. David Clarence Matson, Sr. , US Navy Gulf War Veteran and Coastal Bend State Veterans Honor Guard member. This will be a full funeral service.
  • Date: Thursday April 17, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 1:00 PM Brief 1:30 PM Flag Line 1:45 PM or when procession arrives. Service 2:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: Donald Larson
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Thursday April 10, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line - Very Short Notice

Eliseo Rodriguez Sr., US Army Korean War Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Eliseo Rodriguez Sr., US Army Korean War Veteran. This will be a cremation service. Funeral Home will have cremains
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Saturday April 5, 2025

Clean and Sober Poker Run

Port Aransas and Corpus Christi

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in the Clean and Sober Poker Run. This is not a PGRSTX even, but everyone is invited to participate.
Follow the link on the scanner code for information and registration.

Saturday March 29, 2025

Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration

The Wall That Heals

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in the celebration of the Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is the culminating ceremony for the Wall that Heals. The wall will remain in place until Sunday Noon. Volunteers are needed to help take down the Wall. We have been told that dignitaries and the press will be present. PGRSTX will do the usual participation of the Flag line. After initial ceremonies, national anthem, posting of colors, pledge of the legions and invocation, the flag line will step down and put flags away. Everyone is welcome to stay and participate. Please be aware of the hot weather and your personal limitations. Hydrate and seek the shade when possible.
  • Date: Saturday March 29, 2025
  • Location: Veterans Memorial High School 3750 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 1:00 PM. Map link:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/rjjCmN61exRTKR5N8
  • Stage: 09:00 AM Brief 09:30 AM Flag Line 09:45 Ceremony 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Albert Martinez and Dudley Lee
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Tuesday March 25, 2025

The Wall That Heals - Escort

Robstown and Corpus Christi

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to participate in the escort of the Wall that Heals. The Wall that Heals will be arriving to Corpus Christi on Tuesday March 25, 2025 and will be on display until Sunday March 30, 2025. The escort is requested to be from the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds to the staging site at Veterans Memorial High School. Patches of the escort will be provided to participants. Lunch will be provide to escort riders. A call for volunteers has been made from the escort riders to assist with one of the elements of the wall set up.
  • Date: Tuesday March 25, 2025
  • Location: Escort will stage at the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds at 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd, Robstown, TX 78380 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/69oRszGhqN73SPSN6
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Start Forming bikes behind LE. Anticipated order of formation will be PGRSTX, Combat Vets, Other veteran groups and general riders. 
  • Public address to all riders. 11:15 AM. A few Words from dignatires.   
  • Safety Briefing 11:15 AM Conducted by PGRSTX Corpus Christi Police Department and Nueces County Sheriff Department. Anticipated ride will be Staggered formation on freeway. No large flags on bikes of any kind. Once on the streets we anticipate formation to be side by side or very closely staggered.
  • KSU (Kick Stands Up): 12:00 PM.
  • Estimate time of arrival to Veterans Memorial 3750 Cimarron Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 1:00 PM. Map link:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/rjjCmN61exRTKR5N8
  • LE will be available. LE will lead the escort. PGR will follow and the Wall that Heals vehicles will follow the procession.
  • Ride Captains: David Wittliff, Albert Martinez, Samuel F Ramirez
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Tuesday March 18, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Ricardo Guzman, US Army Vietnam War Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Ricardo Guzman, US Army Vietnam War Veteran. Mr. Guzman  proudly served his Country in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was honorably discharged. After returning from Vietnam, he went to work for the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Corpus Christi where he retired after many years of dedicated service.
  • Date: Tuesday March 18, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief 10:30 PM Flag Line 10:45 PM or when procession arrives. Service 11:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Sunday March 16, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag line

Edward Winlock Carter III, US Army Veteran

Odem, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Edward Winlock Carter III, US Army Veteran. This will be a cremation ceremony. Family has cremains
  • Date: Sunday March 16, 2025
  •  Location: Evergreen Cemetery 5708 County Rd 2189, Odem, TX 78370 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFirb6UesLdanSs4A
  • Stage: 2:00 PM Brief 2:30 PM Flag Line 2:45 AM or when family/procession arrives. Service 3:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Dudley Lee
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Obituary
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Saturday March 15, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Juan Flores Vera Sr., US Air Force Veteran

Sinton, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Juan F Vera Sr., US Air Force Veteran. This will be a cremation ceremony
  • Date: Saturday March 15, 2025
  •  Location: Eternal Rest Cemetery,9121 US-77 BUS, Sinton, TX 78387 Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/52hE2EjUAR5NAsPc8
  • Stage: 12:00 PM Brief 12:30 PM Flag Line 12:45 AM or when family/procession arrives. Service 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Dudley Lee
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Friday March 14, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

William V. Creager, Jr., US Army Veteran

San Diego, Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. William V. "Bill" Creager, Jr., US Army Veteran. Mr. Creager retired & was a decorated U.S. Army Green Beret, 1st Sergeant. He was a master paratrooper and had 120+ recorded jumps. Mr. Creager retired as a U.S. Civil Servant.
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Tuesday March 11, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Agapito Zamora Garcia, USMC Vietnam Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Mission 1 of  2

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Agapito Zamora Garcia, USMC Vietnam War Veteran. During his service Agapito achieved the rank of Sergeant and was awarded two Purple Hearts for injuries sustained during combat. Forever a patriot and proud of his service, he was also a past Commander of American Legion Post 364 in Corpus Christi, Tx. 
  • Date: Tuesday March 11, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief 10:30 AM Flag Line 10:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 11:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: David Wittliff
  • Support: Dudley Lee
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Tuesday March 11, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Felix Garcia Gonzalez, US Navy Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Mission 2 of  2

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Felix Garcia Gonzalez, US Navy Vietnam Era Veteran
  • Date: Tuesday March 11, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 1:00 PM Brief 1:30 PM Flag Line 1:45 PM or when procession arrives. Service 2:00 PAM
  • Ride Captain: Samuel F Ramirez
  • Support: Dudley Lee
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Friday March 7, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

James Downing Johnson, US Navy Veteran Unaccompanied

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to James D Downing Johnson, US Navy Veteran. This will be an unaccompanied ceremony.
Nueces County Veterans Services and the staff of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery would like to invite all who
wish to attend the Unaccompanied Veteran Burial for AN James Downing Johnson.
 
AN Johnson, proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an Airman (NEC: 0000).
He served from August 15, 1955 through November 4, 1959

Please join us in paying final respects to Mr. Johnson.

  • Date: Friday March 7, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 9:00 AM Brief 9:30 AM Flag Line 9:45 AM or when procession arrives. Service 10:00 AM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: No plaque ordered
  • Obituary: No obituary
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

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