[2018] Vincent Losada, Veteran US Air Force, WWII (194-18) 7 DEC 18

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SHORT NOTICE
US AIR FORCE/WWII



The family of Mr. Vincent Losada, a US Air Force WWII Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one.

More than 70 years after Vincent Losada braved the horror of combat in the nose of a B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II, the 93-year-old veteran lost his life Saturday riding in a plane he would have seen slicing through the air in his battles against the Nazis.

Losada was a passenger in a P-51D Mustang piloted by 73-year-old Cowden Clark Ward Jr. The two men were killed when the vintage fighter crashed into the parking lot of a Fredericksburg apartment complex during an air show.
For more information: https://www.statesman.com/news/20181119 ... lane-crash



WEATHER: Hi 63 / Lo 50, 90% chance of rain, 79% Humidity



REQUESTOR: Frank Losada, Nephew



STAGING: 0900 Hours, Friday, December 7, 2018

Holy Cross Cemetery

17501 Nacogdoches Rd

San Antonio, Texas 78266

https://goo.gl/maps/nPgfS17sau82



BRIEFING: 0915 Hours



SERVICE: 1000 Hours

Holy Cross Cemetery

17501 Nacogdoches Rd

San Antonio, Texas 78266

https://goo.gl/maps/nPgfS17sau82





INTERMENT: Right after the Service

Holy Cross Cemetery

17501 Nacogdoches Rd

San Antonio, Texas 78266

https://goo.gl/maps/nPgfS17sau82



RC: Juan “Mr. T” Tarango

juantarango16@yahoo.com



FC: Martin “SoJo” Sojourner

silveradochevyss@yahoo.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
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com