We are honored the Gardena Police Department and family of Police Officer Toshio Hirai invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his funeral services.
Officer Hirai grew up in the City of Gardena and was a 12 year veteran of the Gardena Police Department. During his tenure, Officer Hirai served as a patrol officer, SWAT officer, traffic investigator and motor officer. Additionally, Officer Hirai spoke five languages enhancing his value to his community and police department.
Officer Hirai was a mentor to many Gardena Police Officers and would go out of his way to help others.
On Thursday, 15 NOV 18, Officer Hirai was involved in a traffic collision on his way to work and succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Hirai is survived by his wife, Kristin and son, Takeo, 2 years old.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested all are welcome.
Time Table for Friday, 30 NOV 18:0645 hrs - Stage at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 S. Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
https://goo.gl/maps/459bqm5UBt620700 hrs - Mission briefing
0715 hrs - Standby for arrival of Hero’s family and Gardena Police Department.
Ride Captain
Paul "PeaceKeeper" Anderson
Downey, CA.
310.717.3656
peacekeeper1944@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in their car. If this is your first mission, please go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain (R/C). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission. Please ride/drive safely.
