Honor Mission
Oscar Cortez, Retired
USA – Korea, Vietnam
San Antonio, Texas – 09-11-19
San Antonio, Texas – 09-11-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The family of Mr. Oscar Cortez, US Army (Ret.), requests the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard at his services, LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. Mr. Cortez joined the U.S. Army on February 13, 1950 at the young age of 17 and served his country for 20 years, 2 ½ of those years spent in a P.O.W. camp in Korea, and he also served in the Vietnam War. During his Army career he earned the P.O.W. Medal, the Purple Heart Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-11-19
Staging Time: 08:00 AM
Sunset Northwest Funeral Home
Ride Captain:
Juan “Mr. T” Tarango
juantarango16@yahoo.com
Special Instructions:
Staging: 08:00 AM
Briefing: 08:45 AM
Honor Line: 08:45 AM
KSU: 09:00 AM
Funeral Service: 09:30 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5919 Ingram Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228.
KSU: 10:30 AM
Interment: 11:15 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Lisa Menard
Position: Texas Ride Captain
Position: Texas Ride Captain
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