CONFIRMED: Mike Landrove Rea, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam (13-25) 22 Jan 25
226 Cupples Rd
San Antonio, TX 78237
USA
US ARMY VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Mike Landrove Rea, a US Army Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services and LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Mike Landrove Rea entered the loving arms of Our Lord on January 01, 2025, at the blessed age of 75. Mike was born in San Antonio, Tx on December 09, 1949, to Mike and Esperanza Rea.
Mike dedicated his life to being a mechanic, great husband and provider, wonderful father, and grandfather. He loved Tejano music, drinking Bud light beer, and eating Mexican food. Mike also loved his sweets like cake and Oreo cookies. He loved to wear his Fedora and Vietnam Veteran hats. Snoopy was one of his favorite characters, but most of all he loved his family.
He joined the United States Army and attended Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey in May 1970. Mike traveled to Fort Knox Kentucky to train as an Armored Reconnaissance Specialist. After Graduation, he left for Bad Kissingen, Germany and was assigned to the 2nd Squadron of the 14th Cavalry Regiment also known as the 2/14 ACR. During his stay in Germany, Mike returned to San Antonio to wed Mary I Cortez. He was honorably discharged in January 1972.
Mike will be reunited in heaven with his father Mike, grandparents, along with his brother Ruben and two sisters, Kathy, and Ida.
Mike’s memory will forever live in his wife Mary, daughter Michelle and son-in-law Lance, granddaughter Celeste and her husband Marcelino and his three great grandsons, Joshua, Jace and Brandon. His mother Esperanza, brothers Roger and Richard, sister Cindy and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
WEATHER: Hi 51 / Lo 41, 0 % Chance of Rain, 62 % Humidity, Wind: 5 mph NE
REQUESTOR: Michelle Walker, Daughter
STAGING: 9:30 am, Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Funeraria Del Angel Trevino
226 Cupples Road
San Antonio, Texas 78237
https://goo.gl/maps/BxBeArHDdAN2
BRIEFING: 9:45 am
HONOR LINE: 10:00 am
**THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT ONLY. NO CAGES PLEASE
KSU: 10:15 am (Semper Gumby)
**THE CAGES WILL MEET AT THE CHURCH
SERVICE: 11:00 am
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church
1710 Clower Street
San Antonio, Texas 78201
https://goo.gl/maps/qUnh9fyGg8HFxEJd8
KSU: 12:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:15 pm – Shelter #2 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Juan “Mr. T” Tarango
juantarango16@yahoo.com
FC: Rich “Richie Rich” Pachecano
rich@pachecano.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers