The family of Richard McCann have asked the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his services. We are honored to do so.
Richard (Dick) Irvin McCann, Jr., 86 passed away Wednesday, May 31st after a long struggle with cancer. Dick was born in 1930 in Los Angeles, CA and was a longtime resident of the Conejo Valley. With his wife Ann, they brought their family to Westlake Village in 1968 and was an active member of the community serving as a founding member and first President of the Westlake Athletic Association, member of the Ventura County Republican Central Committee and Thousand Oaks Planning Commissioner. Later Dick and Ann retired to Thousand Oaks.
Dick served in the US Navy during the Korean War as a Photographer and upon his return joined the Los Angeles Police Department where he served as a detective and legal adviser for Chief William H. Parker. He attended Loyola Marymount University School of Law earning a Juris Doctorate. After passing the bar exam Dick went on to become a successful criminal attorney and arbiter. Dick was a proud member of several fraternal service organizations including the 20/30 Club, the Kiwanis, The Footprinter’s and the Elks Lodge 2477 for more than 20 years. In addition, Dick offered pro bono legal advice for homeless people in Thousand Oaks for many years.
Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Ann and their children Richard (Cathy), Timothy (Kathy), Michael, Mary “Shannon” Galloway (Rick), Margaret Gonzales (Victor) and 13 grandchildren. Dick is also survived by his only brother Michael McCann of Sierra Madre, CA as well as many nephews and nieces.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the church services to the Elks Lodge. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time Table for Saturday, 10 June 17:0915- Stage at Best Buy Parking lot. 390 N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, Ca. 91360
https://goo.gl/maps/BRdG3sdCms420930- Mission Briefing
0945- KSU to pick up our Hero and family.
1000- KSU to Church, St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, 2475 Borchard Rd. Newbury Park, Ca. 91320
https://goo.gl/maps/F3JtGiVKN1221045- Flag Line for entrance to Church
1200- Flag Line for Exit of Church
1215 - KSU for Elks Lodge 2477, 158 N. Conejo School Rd. Thousand Oaks, 91362
https://goo.gl/maps/AUJHMmNPwLE2R/C Jay Daniels
So Cal PGR Ride Captain
pgrjay.daniels@aol.com
805-431-3319
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.
