Part 1 of 2 PartsThe family of Officer Richard O. Ramirez, age 40, has invited the PGR to assist in accompanying him as he is returned home to his family, and to honor him at his funeral services. We are privileged to do so.
Officer Richard Octavio Ramirez was a double Hero, having served in the US Marine Corps and in Law Enforcement.
Richard served in the Marine Corps from 2000 to 2005 when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. His time served included deployments in Afghanistan.
In January, 2018 Richard went to work for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) as a Police Officer. He was employed in this capacity until his unexpected passing due to COVID on 05 Sept 2021.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Cindy Muro Ramirez, Children Layla 13, Richie 8, and Dominic 7, and many other family members, friends and co-workers at the Department. He will be dearly missed by all and never forgotten.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the airport to the mortuary, approx 10 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the mortuary, we will meet you there.
NOTE: COVID-19 restrictions apply, masks/face coverings required/6 ft distancing required
Part 2, the funeral will be posted when details are available.Time Table for Thursday, 16 SEP 21:1415 - Stage at Carl's Jr., 5625 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
https://goo.gl/maps/2dKQ5xjVeU5vJt2f81430 - Mission briefing
1500 - Move to arrival location
1520 - KSU to Guerra Gutierrez Mortuary, 5800 W Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
https://goo.gl/maps/bo9EiSnbvYtZ4fLGA (Approx 23 miles)
1600 - Est arrival at mortuary
1610 - Flag Line for dignified transfer of Hero from coach to building
RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
714-206-1227
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes
before leaving.
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are 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.
