Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of Officer Antwan DeArvis Toney invites the Patriot Guard Riders to be present for his arrival home and funeral services. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Antwan was born 17 OCT 88, in Inglewood, CA. Growing up Antwan served as a Boy Scout, Police Cadet and the Orange County Police Explorers Program. Antwan was in the 2006 graduating class at El Modena High School in the City of Orange, CA. Antwan had a strong belief in Christ and was a faithful church member. He loved helping others and working with young children.
Antwan always had a deep desire to be a police officer. His dream came true when in 2016 Antwan received notice that the Gwinnett Police Department in Georgia was offering him a position. Antwan graduated from the Gwinnett Police Department’s 94th Academy class on 21 APR 16.
On 20 OCT 18, at approximately 1500 hrs, Officer Toney responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle. As he and his partner approached the vehicle shots were fired from the vehicle mortally wounding Officer Toney.
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 a memorial service was held in Georgia which PGR attended, Officer Toney is now coming home to So California where he was born and raised for burial.
Officer Toney is survived by his mother, Antoinette Page; father Anthony Toney; step-father, Carl Johnson; sisters, Sherharazzar Johnson, Carla Johnson, brother Dartangan Johnson (Whitney) and Grandfather, Frank Toney.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Law Enforcement Officer. For those interested all are welcome. We will accompany the Hero and his family from Los Angeles International Airport to Angelus Funeral Home. Please see time table if you would like to participate. For those that would rather go directly the funeral home, we will meet you there.
Part 2 on Sat, 03 NOV 18 TBA when details are confirmed. Time Table for Thursday, 25 OCT 18:1445 hrs - Stage at Delta Cargo, 11101 Aviation BL., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/7NzW1eaBLeu1500 hrs - Mission briefing
1515 hrs - Stand by for Hero's arrival and Flag Line to coach.
1545 hrs - KSU to Angelus Funeral Home, 3875 Crenshaw Bl., Los Angeles, CA 90008
https://goo.gl/maps/i9Hx4qmNtTz1630 hrs - Flag line for Hero from coach to funeral home.
Ride Captain
Paul "PeaceKeeper" Anderson
PGR Ride CaptainDowney, CA
310.717.3656
peacekeeper1944@gmail.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely.
