UPDATED: CONFIRMED: Raymond Garcia, Veteran, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom (1-25) 3 Jan 25
3114 Culebra Rd
San Antonio, TX 78228
USA
US ARMY VETERAN – OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
The family of Mr. Raymond Garcia, 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.
Raymond Garcia born December 7, 1988, in San Antonio, Texas passed from this life on December 9, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 36 years.
Mr. Raymond Garcia enlisted into the U.S. Army during his Senior year of High School of 2005, he was Honorably Discharged in 2015. In 2009 he did a Tour in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Raymond is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Garcia; grandparents, Guadalupe Camacho, Ruben Estrada, and Rosa V. Estrada; aunt, Mary Aguilar; Uncle, Daniel Camacho; and cousin, Francisco Camacho.
He is survived by his loving mother, Maria Guadalupe Garcia; sister and brothers, Francis Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Jesse (Kimberly) Garcia, Jr., and Jonathon Garcia; nieces and nephews, Emily Nevaeh Garcia, Mia Raquel Garcia, Hailey Grace Garcia, Jesstina Rose Garcia, Jesse Mirage Garcia, Ruben Anthony Garcia, Andrew Sparky Garcia, and Noah Allan Garcia; Great Nephew, Zayne Jesse Garcia; also, numerous other relatives and good friends. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
WEATHER: Hi 62 / Lo 48, 0 % Chance of Rain, 74 % Humidity, Wind: 6 mph NNE
REQUESTOR: Jesse Garcia Jr, Brother
STAGING: 8:45 am, Friday, January 3, 2025
Ortiz Mortuary Inc.
3114 Culebra Road
San Antonio, Texas 78228
https://goo.gl/maps/fAUb74CXpCRoXLqK8
BRIEFING: 9:00 am
HONOR LINE: 9:30 am
**THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT ONLY. NO CAGES PLEASE
KSU: 9:45 am (Semper Gumby)
**THE CAGES WILL MEET AT THE SHELTER IN FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
INTERMENT: 10:30 am – Shelter #3 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Richard “Bean” Sandoval
Richardsandoval196@hotmail.com
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