Ruben A. Guerra

Honor Mission

Ruben A. Guerra

USN –
Benson, Arizona – 04-08-21

The family of Ruben A. Guerra has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line for his Military Honors. It will be a privilege and an honor to participate.  After graduation, Ruben enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as a Boilermaker aboard the Destroyer USS Sarsfield (DD837), Flagship of Destroyer Division 601, attaining the rank of Petty Officer First Class. Petty Officer First Class Ruben Guerra was a United States Navy Veteran. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1956 to 1961. While in the service of his country Ruben earned the Good Conduct Medal. Ruben Guerra was released from active duty and honorably discharged in June 1961 .Ruben returned to his beloved state of Arizona and worked a full career for the Defense Department at Williams AFB in the Civil Engineer Squadron. A devoted parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ruben was actively involved in many facets of the church including the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in Council 7521 and Assembly 2058. He was also a member and Chaplain at the Vincent Manzo Post 45 of the American Legion in Benson, AZ.  A final request is that his remains be escorted to Joan’s side by motorcycle sidecar from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church to the Cochise Garden of Rest.

Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church

386 E 5th St Benson, AZ 85602
Benson, Arizona 85602

Steve Chavez – ALR Post 45    (928)386-0840   chavezjs@cox.net

10:45 AM: Flag line

11:30 AM: KSU to Cochise Gardens of Rest Cemetery

11:45 AM: Military Honors

Cochise Gardens of Rest Cemetery

AZ-80
Benson, Arizona 85602

Steve Chavez – ALR Post 45    (928)386-0840   chavezjs@cox.net

10:45 AM: Meet the Flag Captain at Visitor’s Center

11:35 AM: Set the flag line for the arrival of our hero’s escort

11:45 AM: Military Honors.

Although all prior Statewide mandates have been lifted, members must still adhere to the following:· All members are required to carry a face mask/cloth covering at all times during the mission. There are still partners (funeral homes, cemeteries, churches) that require masks to be worn. There are no exceptions.· If you feel ill or have a temperature, please stay home until you improve.· If, in the past week, you have tested positive for COVID-19, or you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, immediately notify the State Captain or an Assistant State Captain. · Continue practicing social distancing at staging locations, standing the flag line, and at the support vehicle. Maintain at least 15 feet separation from all family members, cemetery personnel, Honor Guard, funeral home staff, clergy, etc.· Wash your hands before, during (as practical), and after the mission.· Water will be provided by the flag support person and passed out only by that person. No snacks will be provided by flag support and members should not bring any to share either.