SAN BENITO — Rosie Guerra’s message about Memorial Day rang true as everyone listened.
“We believe that a man does not die unless he’s forgotten,” said Guerra, whose son, U.S. Army PFC Diego Montoya, died in combat Sept. 2, 2010, in Afghanistan. Several brothers and sisters, as well as other members of the family, wore black shirts with that message yesterday at a Memorial Day ceremony.
The observance, “Shields Second Hogs Hot Rods and Heroes,” was organized by the Shields Law Enforcement and Military Veterans Motorcycle Club. More than 1,000 motorcyclists had gathered for the observance at Mad Boar Harley Davidson at 3515 W. Expressway 77/83.
Motorcyclists from throughout the country, dressed in black leather, camouflage, denim jackets, jeans and other attire gathered around a flag pole. Several onlookers wore green shirts with a picture of the yellow and green South Vietnamese flag and the words “Rest Easy Grandpa.” Everyone watched solemnly as a color guard made up of Harlingen police officers folded an American flag.
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