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Times for this mission have now changed. Please see the update time table below.
It is an honor the family of Christopher Cortijo and the Los Angeles Police Department invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in the loss of their loved one.
Chris proudly served his country enlisting in the Marines in 1982 and was honorably discharged in 1985 at the rank of Corporal. In 1988, Chris continued to serve joining the Los Angeles Police Department. For the past 20 years Chris served as a motorcycle officer, protecting the community, arresting over 3000 alleged Driving Under the Influence drivers. Chris was twice awarded the Los Angeles Officer of the Year for his excellence in serving the citizens of Los Angeles. In March of 2014, Chris was recognized as Officer of the Quarter for Valley Traffic Division.
On 5 APR 14 while on duty and stopped at traffic light, Chris was struck from behind by an impaired driver traveling at a high rate of speed. Chris succumbed to his injuries. The driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and possession of Cocaine.
This is the second officer the Los Angeles Police Department has lost in a little more than a month due to a traffic accident, so let's bring our flags and show our respect in honoring this hero, his family and the Los Angeles Police Department.
The Los Angeles Police Department invites the PGR to attend graveside services.
UPDATED Time Table for 22 APR 14 1015 - Stage at Bob's Big Boy, 4211 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, CA 91505
http://goo.gl/maps/fhc0r 1030 - Mission Briefing
1100 - KSU to Forest Lawn Cemetery, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068
http://goo.gl/maps/R9Cbb 1145 - Flag line for our hero
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be providing a Flag line as our hero is brought into the Cemetery.
RC Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
panderson15680@aol.comYou 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.
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