Wounded warrior home presentation, Sgt Luis Valadez, USMC veteran, Buda, TX, 19 Mar 2026

[markwells]

Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate n the home presentation for USMC Sergeant Luis Valadez who served 2004 – 2009.  The Military Warriors Support Foundation is providing him and his family a mortgage free home.

His service record includes Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3rd Award), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. He has also received a Meritorious Mast, a Certificate of Commendation (Individual Award), and a Certificate of Appreciation. His service record: Combat Action Ribbon (Iraq), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3rd Award), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. He has also received a Meritorious Mast, a Certificate of Commendation (Individual Award), and a Certificate of Appreciation.

His family includes his spouse and two young children

Date/Time: Thursday, 19 March 2026. See timeline below.

Staging location: Sunfield Sunbright Activity Center, 1328 Sunbright Blvd, Buda, TX 78610. This is the neighborhood rec area. Map link.

The home address is 854 Pepperbark Loop, Buda, TX, 78610.  home map link

Timeline:
10:30 – 10:45 am – Staging
10:45 am – Briefing
10:55 am – KSU for the 4-5 minute ride to the home location.

Wx: Hi 89 deg, sunny

Notes:
Our flag wrangler will stake a few flags in advance at the home. Riders will accompany Sgt Valadez and his family from the staging to the home. We will dismount and form a flag line for the duration of the presentation ceremony.

Ride Captain: Gary Mayers, texanat6@aol.com, (512) 797-6613
Flag Wrangler: Stephanie Mayers

Please attend to thank this brave Marine and his family for his service to our nation.

 

[Gary Mayers]

Today’s Mission was challenging and rewarding. Seven riders showed up to the Sunfield Sunbright Activity Center in Buda this morning. This mission was a happy moment as we were leading a short procession 1.6 miles escorting SGT Luis Valadez and his family to their new home. The home was provided through Military Warriors Support Foundation and sponsored by Bank of America. I went to the house early to stake 4 flags. On the way there two intersections were blocked off for construction but were able to find a clear way to the house.

At 11:00 we departed the Community Center and proceeded at 15 miles per hour to the home. SGT Valadez and his family following in their car. Upon our arrival at the house about 30 people were there to welcome the family. The crowd said they could hear us coming up the road and as we approached the home we were all honking our horns and everyone was cheering. We dismounted and went to stand by the posted flags. There was a short presentation and then the family was presented the keys to their new home.

Everyone was invited in to see the new home. I asked the family outside for some pictures that we could post on our Facebook page. I thanked all the riders for attending and also welcomed a new rider that came from San Antonio and a new rider from Driftwood.

Thanks to my wife Stephanie for stepping up as the flag wrangler for this mission.

Enjoy your new home SGT Valadez and Family

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