The family of Officer Richard Nilos, has invited the PGR to be present to honor this hero for his service to his country. both domestic as an LEO and globally as a Marine, It will be our privilege to do so.
Officer Richard Nilos was an 11-year veteran of the Fountain Valley Police Department, having been hired by the Department while attending the Police Academy at Palomar College. Sadly Officer Nilos passed away at home from what appears to be natural causes.
Ricky was a recipient of many accolades for his tenure as Motor Officer assigned to the Traffic Bureau and was a certified Motorcycle Training Officer. He received over 40 commendations from Traffic Court referees, victims of crime or vehicle collisions, and even people he issued tickets to! He was a recipient of the Department’s Medal of Valor for his actions during a gun battle against a deranged gunman armed with an assault rifle in 2010. He was also twice the recipient of the Department’s Medal for Lifesaving. Ricky was a member of the Department Color Guard, the West County SWAT Crisis Negotiation Team and the Department’s Peer Support Team.
Prior to his law enforcement service, Ricky served as a United States Marine Infantryman and was among the first to enter and liberate Iraq under fire in 2003 as part of the First Marine Division. He served from February, 2000 until May 31, 2008 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Sgt.
Ricky's favorite pastimes included spending time with his wife and children, first and foremost, and loved the holidays with them. He loved waiting for Christmas day with the kids when he would be just as excited as they were. Ricky also loved football and golf.
Ricky is survived by his wife; Becky Nilos, Children; Richard, Nathan and Cody Nilos, Father; Richard Nilos, Mother; Debbie Kosum and Sisters; Katrina Marie Martin, Kandace Nilos and Nicole Boyer, and many extended family and friends and his law enforcement family.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Law Enforcement Officer and Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the Church to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Time Table for Monday, 17 April 2017:1100 – Stage at Calvary Chapel 3715 Oceanic Way, Oceanside, CA 92056 (Please arrive quietly as there will be a service in progress)
https://goo.gl/maps/KR96GjKJxDR2 1130 – Mission Briefing
1215 – Flag line for dignified transfer of Hero to coach
1230 – KSU for accompaniment to Miramar National Cemetery, 5796 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122 (Approx. 29 miles)
https://goo.gl/maps/fJ1KWkoQDpR2 1430 – Flag Line for Military Honors and service.
R/C Lorenzo Lizarraga
SoCal PGR Ride Captain619-971-2236
llizarraga@yahoo.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.
Please post your condolences at the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?432980
