The Baldwin Park Police Department and the family of Officer Samuel Riveros have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his memorial service. It is an honor to accept their invitation.
The community suffered a profound loss when Officer Riveros was responding to reports of gunfire and assisting other officers on the scene when he was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Officer Riveros served with the Baldwin Park Police Department for nine years. He survived by his parents, siblings, niece, and nephews.
Today, we mourn a courageous officer, a respected colleague, and a beloved friend. Officer Samuel Riveros began his service with us as a Public Safety Trainee on April 3, 2016, and was sworn in as a Police Officer on September 11, 2016. His commitment to excellence led to his selection for the SWAT Team on July 1, 2019, where he served with honor for over five years. Most recently, he was appointed as a Field Training Officer on July 21, 2024, a testament to his leadership and mentorship.
A proud UC Irvine graduate, Officer Samuel Riveros was known not only for his tactical skills and professionalism, but for his love of snowboarding and his unwavering loyalty to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the example he set.
We extend our deepest condolences to the Riveros family, his loved ones, and all who had the honor of serving alongside him.
Chief Robert A. Lopez
Baldwin Park Police DepartmentNOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this law enforcement hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be staging a flag line as the hero and funeral procession arrive at the arena. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate.
TIMETABLE FOR THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 2025FUNERAL SERVICE: Toyota Arena, 4000 Ontario Center, Ontario, CA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GGtFZEer17peuKnr90745: Stage Lot F parking lot entrance, across the street west of the Toyota Arena.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SYgU7Cswmy4p1CKv90800: Mission briefing.
0930: Arrival time is approximate. Flag line of honor upon arrival of funeral procession.
1000: Funeral service to begin.
Ernie Kopasz
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
USAF/CaAirNG Vet, LEO(Ret)erniepgr@aol.com760-963-8971
