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95 year old Frank Portillo joined the Army on 12 Aug 1942 and was released on 16 Sep 1945. During his tour of duty he fought in Europe. He was at Normandy on “D” Day. Mr. Portillo went home to be with his Lord on 30 June 2016.
PRIMARY STAGING INFO – 07-06-2016:
Location:
Kent Kwik Texaco Truck Stop
3500 North White Sands Boulevard (across from Lowes)
Alamogordo, NM
Staging Time:
8:00A.M.
Special Instructions:
Visitation will begin at 0900 hors followed by a rosary at 1030 and funeral mass at 1100 hours at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church, 303 Encino Street (corner of U.S. Highway 70) in Tularosa, NM. We will provide a flag line from 0845 hours until 0915 at the church. The flag line will be reestablished just prior to the start of mass for 30 minutes. Following the mass we will provide an escort to Three Rivers Cemetery north of Tularosa and stand a flag line during the graveside service.
We will rally at the Kent Kwik Texaco Truck Stop, 3500 North White Sands Boulevard (across from Lowes) at 0800 hours, mission & safety briefing @ 0815 and KSU @ 0825. I’d like to have the Flag line up by 0845 at the church.
Please do not reply if you can’t make it, I know it’s a work day and I know you will all be there in spirit. It is strongly encouraged that everyone goes to the mission thread and post a brief message of condolence/sympathy to the family on the loss of their loved one. It is traditional that a copy of all the condolences be printed, bound, and given to the family as a remembrance to honor their loss. It’s been mentioned more than once that those kind words brought great comfort to a Spouse, Mother, Father, and family. You simply don’t know how much these posts mean to the families. I will forward the link as soon as I receive it. Thank you!
All who are part of other groups, please forward this Email as appropriate. Remember to ride with the PGR all you have to be is a Patriot. No previous military service is required, nor do you have to have a motorcycle. All you have to do is be able to carry a flag which we will provide. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you all and God Bless you, Mr. Portillo, and his family!
RCIC:
Dale “Coach” Lindley – RC – thekingdl@live.com – 575-430-4041
Jim “Deacon Jim” Ernst –SC – jimernst@q.com – 575-430-3904
Flags will be provided.
Large bike flags will be needed.
Weather:
93 degrees, partly sunny