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SUMMARY:Rafael Hernandez-Vega
DESCRIPTION:Honor Mission\nRafael Hernandez-Vega\, Veteran\nUSA – WWII\nHouston\, Texas – 06-25-19\n\n\n \n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nOn October 16th\, 1944\, Rafael Hernandez-Vega joined the United States Army. Just shy of his 21st birthday\, he was excited for the opportunity to serve his country. However\, because he was born deaf in his right ear\, he would serve the country as a cook for our troops. He was trained as all others for combat and how to handle a rifle\, but spent the majority of his service preparing his comrades with a good meal. Mr. Hernandez-Vega served in the Army until April 5th\, 1946\, when his troop was demobilized. For his service\, he received the American Theater Service Medal\, the World War II Victory Medal\, and 2 Overseas Service Bars.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-25-19 \nStaging Time: 10:15 am  \nHouston National Cemetery\n10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.\nHouston\, Texas 77038\nMap\n\n\nRide Captain: \nSteve Cox\n(409) 692-3668\nsgtsleepy@comcast.net\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nBriefing Time: 10:45 am\nIn position time: 11:00 am\nGate Time: 11:15 am\nWe will provide a flag line at grave side to honor Mr. Hernandez-Vega. Requesting Large Flag Bikes\, weather permitting\, to escort this WWII veteran from the Welcome Center to his burial site. Awaiting availability of an obituary. More information at the briefing\, if available.\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will be provided\nIf you have large bike flags\, please bring them.\nWater will be provided.\n\n\n\nSubmitted By: Steve Cox \nPosition: Texas Ride Captain \n\nNote: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join\, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices\, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.\n Print This Page
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/rafael-hernandez-vega/
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