[2018] Eleazer Alfaro, Veteran US Army, WWII, SAPD Officer (79-18) 24 MAY 18

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WWII VETERAN / 32 YEAR SAPD POLICE OFFICER

The family of Mr. Eleazer P. Alfaro, a US Army, WWII Veteran, and San Antonio Police Officer, requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the LEO supported processions and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

“A member of the “greatest generation”, Officer Alfaro served with the San Antonio Police Department for 32 years (11/08/1954 – 01/02/1987). While in the Army during WWII as a Rifleman, he received many citations to include the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star.”

WEATHER: Hi 96 / Lo 71, 10% chance of rain, 50% Humidity

REQUESTOR: Alice Portillo, SAPD Family Assistance Officer

STAGING: 0945 Hours, Thursday, May 24, 2018
Alamo Funeral Home
624 N Alamo St
San Antonio, TX 78215
https://goo.gl/maps/nSqpzLKriSy

BRIEFING: 1000 Hours

KSU: 1045 Hours (Semper Gumby)

SERVICES: 1130 Hours
El Mesias United Methodist Church
825 Aransas Ave
San Antonio, TX 78210
https://goo.gl/maps/zU99VoFMiuM2

KSU: 1230 Hours (Semper Gumby)

INTERMENT: 1300 Hours (Shelter #1)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC: Pete “SeaDog” Johnson
pfjohn127@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!

4. 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 in attendance.

5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.

Respectfully,

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