TIMETABLE UPDATE: Please see staging time change below.The family of Jacob Fuerte and the Los Angeles Fire Department invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved one’s funeral services. It is an honor to accept this invitation.
Following in his father’s footsteps, a 17-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, LAFD Recruit Firefighter Jacob Fuerte, 22, joined the Department on 12 February 2024. Jacob was in week 10 of a 20-week rigorous training program.
In the early morning hours of 15 April 2024, a tragic incident occurred on the NB 101 freeway at Vineland Avenue in Studio City. Jacob was on his way to the Drill Tower Academy for training and was involved in a traffic collision. Jacob exited his vehicle to assess the situation and help anyone in need when he was struck by another car. Sadly, Jacob succumbed to his injuries.
Jacob is survived by his father, two sisters, and a brother.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this young man whose life was cut short. For those interested, all are welcome, we will stage at the entrance of the cemetery. See timetable below.
TIMETABLE FOR WEDNESDAY, 01 MAY 20241030 - Stage at entrance to Rose Hills Memorial Cemetery, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xg4qMXZHFWxfiDxd81045 - Mission briefing.
1100 - Stand by for flag line as our hero and family arrive.
Paul “PeaceKeeper” Anderson
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
Downey, CA
310.717.3656
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com"Blessed are the Peacemakers"Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for our heroes. No talking, smoking, or cell phone use during the flag line or service. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Remember, cemeteries are hallowed ground. Show respect to all who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.
