[2017] 2 Parts: Corporal Luis Paltan Torres, US Army, POW/MIA/KIA from the Korean War, (03-17) 10 & 13 JAN 17

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KOREAN WAR POW/MIA RETURNED AFTER 67 YEARS!!
PART 1 RECOVERY / KOREAN WAR POW/MIA RETURNED AFTER 66 YEARS!!

PART 2 SERVICES/INTERMENT

The family of US Army Corporal Luis Paltan Torres, a POW/MIA from the Korean War, was KIA on 1 September 1950, whose remains were recently identified and is being repatriated to the US for interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the service, procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

"Army Cpl. Luis P. Torres, missing from the Korean War, has now been accounted for. On Sept. 1, 1950, Torres was member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, when his battalion had its position overrun by enemy forces along the east bank of the Naktong River, South Korea. During this attack, Torres was reported missing in action near Changyong, South Korea. Torres’ name did not appear on any prisoner of war list, but one returning American prisoner of war reported that he believed Torres was held captive by the enemy and was executed. Due to the prolonged lack of evidence, the U.S. Army declared him deceased as of March 3, 1954."
http://www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories/Recent ... ed-torres/
http://www.epbusinessjournal.com/2016/0 ... -july-1st/
http://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/l ... ar-honored

REQUESTOR: LTC Richard Michael, CAO, SPOX
254-371-0039

Carlos Mendoza, Nephew


PART 1 RECOVERY (Semper Gumby)

STAGING: 1300 Hours, Tuesday, January 10, 2017
San Antonio International Airport
Cell Phone Waiting Lot
Airport Blvd
San Antonio Texas 78216
https://goo.gl/maps/ZTwHwXqxngt

BRIEFING: 1315 Hours

PLANE SIDE HONORS: 1430 Hours

KSU: 1445 Hours
LEO Supported Procession:
Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers
515 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
https://goo.gl/maps/3tnR3JZiSqL2

PART 2 SERVICES INTERMENT

STAGING: 1015 Hours, Friday, January 13, 2017
Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers
515 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
https://goo.gl/maps/3tnR3JZiSqL2

BRIEFING: 1030 Hours

KSU: 1115 Hours, LEO Supported Procession

SERVICES: 1130 Hours
St Patrick's Catholic Church
1114 Willow St
San Antonio, TX 78208
https://goo.gl/maps/AtRMKV8d8h62

INTERMENT: 1330 Hours
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC#1: Bob Johnson

RC#2: Jean Clark

FC: Alice Wagener

WEATHER: Hi 78 / Lo 60, 10% chance of rain, 70% Humidity

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!

Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the one we are honoring.

Respectfully,

Mr. Jean "Dae Wi" Clark
Deputy State Captain
Patriot Guard, San Antonio, TX
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 210-452-2745

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Honoring KIA Cpl Luis Torres, missing from the Korean War.

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Escorting a Korean War POW/MIA home after 67 years...It's what the PGR is all about, "Standing for those who stood for us"