Mr. Longoria was wounded during the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and was a Purple Heart recipient.
Matagorda County Cavalry was contacted by the family of WWII Veteran and Fallen American Hero, Richard Longoria to honor him with a funeral escort to his final resting place. Mr. Longoria was wounded during the invasion of Normandy on D-Day and was a Purple Heart recipient. He eventually lost his leg from his wounds. Rest in Peace Brother.
Below is a letter from his son, Abel Tamez
I want to take this opportunity to thank Matagorda County Cavalry for your participation in the funeral of our father, Richard Longoria, Sr.
Your acknowledgement of his service to our country cannot be underscored. The Certificate of Appreciation plus the escort was truly an honor for us. Your presence from the church to the gravesite was awesome and it let everybody know that a true American Hero was going to heaven. We thank you again for your dedication of service, not only for our father, but to all of our fallen heroes.
On behalf of my brothers and sisters, thanks from Rueben, Joe, Michael, Virginia, Hortense, Rachel, and all of our family and friends.
Keep up the good work and we wish you the best in all of your endeavors.
Sincerely,
Abel Tamez, Jr.
First Sergeant, US Army Retired
GREAT JOB!!!