CONFIRMED: Santiago Y. Blake Jr., Retired, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam (3-24) 4 Jan 24
226 Cupples Rd
San Antonio, TX 78237
USA
US ARMY RETIRED VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Santiago Y. Blake Jr., a US Army (Ret.) 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.
Santiago Y. Blake Jr., born on January 6, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas was called to be with The Lord on November 13, 2023, at the age of 78.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Santiago Blake, and Adela Ytuarte Blake; sisters, Gloria B. Solano, and Mary B. Cortez; brothers, Jesse Blake, Rudy Blake, Joe Blake, and Carlos Blake.
He is survived by his children, Adela M. Blake, Monica B. Rivera, John A. Morales, and Santiago M. Blake III; grandchildren: David B. Gomez Jr., Angelica B. Garcia, Alexis I. Torres, Dominique A. Apolinar, Santiago M. Blake IV, Adam M. Blake, Lizette N. Gomez, Alyssa L. Gomez, and Daniel I. Gomez; sister, Connie Torres.
WEATHER: Hi 61 / Lo 43, 0% Chance of Rain, 82% Humidity, Wind: 6 mph NNE
REQUESTOR: Susanna Rubio, Family SPOX
STAGING: 9:15 am, Thursday, January 4, 2024
Funeraria Del Angel Trevino
226 Cupples Road
San Antonio, Texas 78237
https://goo.gl/maps/BxBeArHDdAN2
BRIEFING: 9:30 am
HONOR LINE: 10:00 am
**THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT ONLY. NO CAGES PLEASE
KSU: 10:15 am
**THE CAGES WILL MEET AT THE CHURCH
SERVICE: 11:00 am
St. Benedict Catholic Church
4535 Lord Street
San Antonio, Texas 78220
https://goo.gl/maps/fiMGq2mToFvPfJ1u5
KSU: 12:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 12:30 pm
San Fernando Cemetery II
746 Castroville Road
San Antonio, Texas 78237
https://goo.gl/maps/JkTyrTKV8tC2
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.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