EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE: CONFIRMED: Cornelio Pastran, Veteran, US Army, Korea (38-25) 14 Feb 25
520 N General McMullen Dr
San Antonio, TX 78228
USA
“EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE”
US ARMY VETERAN – KOREAN WAR
The family of Mr. Cornelio Pastran, 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.
Cornelio Ernesto Pastran known to all as Kingo passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 94 on January 29th, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas to Emmette and Evangelina Pastran. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters; he met and married the love of his life Beatrice Garcia Pastran,
and married her on June 24th, 1952.
He went to Fox Tech High school and at 17 Years old enlisted in the US ARMY in 1949, as a Private Soldier from 1950, to 1951, he fought in the front line in the 24 th Infantry Division of the Korean War where he was wounded in battle by a hand grenade and returned home medically discharged and earned a Purple heart. He was a very proud Veteran having served and fought for his country. He was also very proud of the American Flag and made sure it flew on his front yard every day.
Kingo was a Boxer while in the Army and dearly loved the sport of boxing so much that he introduced it to his sons at a very young age they became very well-known boxers winning countless titles from the Golden Gloves and the Junior Olympics, with his son Richard becoming a professional boxer. Kingo was stern with his boys if they were going to be a champ and win that trophy, title, or belt they had to train so he woke his sons up early every morning and ran with them to Pablos Grove and back no matter what the weather was like. He was extremely proud of his boys, and always at ring side with Billy, Suki, and Richard. Kingo was a true Champ and a true War Hero.
He was a Grand Master Mason at Helotes Lodge and Prospect Hill and dedicated himself as a Proud Honor Guard for the Alzafar Shrine. He performed at countless Alzafar Shrine circuses with his family in the stands and marched in the Fiesta Parades with lots of pride and his wife
Beatrice always at his side supporting her Kingo every second she could. Bay and Kingo were a true love story, and he could not be without his Bay and Bay without her Kingo. Bay was the rock of the family and Kingo the hardworking husband and Father, they built a very loving home on Olga Street.
He was truly blessed with his beautiful 7 Children Mary Alice, Vangie, Ernest, Billy, the late David (Suki), Richard, and Belinda. He had 13 grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren, and 8 Great-Great Grandchildren. As Kingo would always jokingly say, did Bay and I do this meaning all the grandkids. He was truly a joker and a bit grumpy as he got older, but he could not be without his kids especially after Bay’s passing, he was very dependent on all his kids.
He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather and loved dancing especially to the Kansas City song. He danced with his daughter Belinda a few months before he left us, and he
danced so gracefully and he was so happy in the videos, Kingo loved his daughters dearly, they were the sparkle to his eye.
His favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys, the Longhorns, and the Yankees.
WEATHER: Hi 53 / Lo 82, 8 % Chance of Rain, 72 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph NE
REQUESTOR: Alma Rodriguez, Family SPOX
STAGING: 8:30 am, Friday, February 14, 2025
Castillo Mission Funeral Home
520 N General McMullen Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78228
https://goo.gl/maps/ZuW5RtZf6p52
BRIEFING: 8:45 am
HONOR LINE: 9:20 am
**THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE ESCORT ONLY. NO CAGES PLEASE
KSU: 9:30 am
**THE CAGES WILL MEET AT THE CHURCH
SERVICE: 10:00 am
San Martin de Porres Catholic Church
1730 Dahlgreen Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78237
https://goo.gl/maps/U1bTevBVMKtNmXua9
KSU: 10:45 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 11:20 am
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: 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