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PGRSTX MISSIONS

Patriot Guard

CURRENT MISSIONS OR EVENTS

 

Saturday March 29, 2025

Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration

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

  • 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

  • Ride Captain: TBD

  • Support: TBD

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. 
  • 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 Brief: 11:00 AM (safety briefing 11:15 AM) KSU: 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.
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Thursday February 20, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag line

Michael William Orrick, US Army Vietnam, Desert Storm Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Michael William Orrick who served in Vietnam, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. He continued to serve this nation with employment at Boeing Aerospace and ended his career at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. This is going to be a cremation ceremony. Family is expected to arrive early.
  • Date: Thursday February 20, 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 family arrives. This a cremation ceremony. The Funeral home is bringing cremains. 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@pgrstx.com

Saturday February 15, 2025

La Mardi Gras Parade

Rockport, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to participate once again in the La Mardi Gras parade. We participate in this parade every year. The parade is to benefit the Lamar Volunteer Fire Department.
  • Date: Saturday February 15, 2025
  • Location 1st Stage: Circle K Gas Station on W Market and IH 35 map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWmLVbeK54VNPv9c7
  • Stage: 9:45AM KSU 10:15AM We will depart from here as a group to the parade stage Stella Maris Catholic Church
  • Location 2nd Stage: Stella Maris Catholic Church 222 Hagy Dr, Rockport, TX 78382 map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TNxcJ9u5WKhDRj6j7
  • Parade is scheduled to start by 11:00 AM

Please come by and participate in this very worthwhile event.

Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Monday February 10, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Laura Ann Andrade, US Air Force Afghanistan War Veteran

Sinton and Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Captain Laura Ann Andrade, US Air Force Afghanistan War Veteran. Captain Andrade retired after 18 years in the United States Air Force. Andrade served at multiple bases, Kelly Air Force and Randolph Air Force Base in Texas, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Bitburg Air Base in Germany and Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. She also did a tour in Afghanistan and was part of the Honor Guard Drill Team in her early career.
  • Date: Monday February 10, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLe5WegrjacBCk176
  • Stage: 12:00 PM Brief 12:30 PM Flag Line 12:45 PM or when family arrives. This a cremation ceremony. The Funeral home is bringing cremains. Service 1:00 PM
  • Ride Captain: Albert Martinez
  • Support: Albert Martinez
  • Plaque: Ordered and presented by Shane Gallaugher
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

Wednesday February 5, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Zenon "Ray" H. Hernandez Jr., US Army Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Zenon "Ray" H Hernandez Jr., US Army Veteran.
  • Date: Wednesday February 5, 2025
  •  Location: Memory Gardens 8200 Old Brownsville Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y3ijtguevDv2EaQ88
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief 10:30 AM Flag Line 10:45 AM or when family arrives. Family has cremains. Service 11:15 AM
  • Ride Captain: Doug Crumly
  • Support: Dudley Lee
  • Plaque: Ordered
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879

Thursday January 30, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Benny Velasquez Dominguez, US Army Korean War Era Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Benny Velasquez Dominguez, US Army Korean War Era Veteran. His family stated he was drafted and served at the end of the Korean conflict. He Served in Europe. He was also part of the Army National Guard. This will be a cremation ceremony. Family has cremains.
  • Date: Thursday January 30, 2025
  •  Location: Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 I-37, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/64h5zLSQfV8929qH6
  • Stage: 10:00 AM Brief 10:30 AM Flag Line 10:45 AM or when family arrives. Family has cremains. 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

Monday January 27, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Thomas Coleman

US Army and USMC Vietnam War Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Mr. Thomas Coleman, US Army and USMC Vietnam War Veteran
  • Date: Monday January 27, 2025 
  •  Location: Rose Hill Memorial Park 2731 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408 Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFomTQhS7keL1PLKA
  • Stage: 11:30 AM Brief: 11:45 AM Flag line 12:00PM or when procession arrives. Service 12:30 PM
  • Ride Captain: TBD
  • Support: TBD
  • Plaque: Ordered
  • Obituary: Pending - Funeraria del Angel formerly Cage Mills 
Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Saturday January 18, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Roberto Yzaguirre, US Army

US Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran

Corpus Christi. Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Roberto Yzaguirre, US Army Veteran and US Marine Corps Vietnam War Veteran.  Roberto enlisted in the United States Army in 1949 where he served for three years. He then enlisted in The United States Marine Corp in 1952 and served until 1974. He received several awards and medals which include the Expert Rifle Badge, Expert Pistol Badge, Purple Heart with Gold Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, 5th Award Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was employed by The United States Marine Corp and Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD).
  • Date: Saturday January 18, 2025
  •  Location: Seaside Cemetery 4357 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CToPSsTy1Babw6D96
  • Stage: 10:30 AM Brief 11:00 AM Flag line 11:15 AM or when procession arrives. Service: 11:30 PM (These are aprox. times)
  • Ride Captain: Doug Crumly
  • 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

Wednesday January 8, 2025

Funeral Service and Flag Line

Gustavo Benavidez Jr., US Army Veteran

Corpus Christi, Texas

Greetings Brothers and Sisters of the PGRSTX

PGRSTX has been invited to pay final respects to Gustavo Benavidez Jr., US Army Veteran.

Thank you for your help and consideration
Regards,
Samuel F Ramirez
Lead Ride Captain and Webmaster
361.742.9879
sframirez.rc@pgrstx.com

Page Revised January 16, 2025