The family of Captain Paul Wheeler (RET) Captain of the Ridgecrest Police Department invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved ones funeral services. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Paul Wheeler, was born April 22, 1954 in Trona, CA and graduated High School in Ridgecrest at Burroughs High School class of 72.
After graduating High School, he worked as a local Concrete Contractor for 20 years and at the age of 40 decided he wanted to serve the community he so dearly loved. Therefore, he attended the Riverside Police Academy in Riverside, California.
He graduated from the Academy on December 22, 1993 Class #124 and returned to Ridgecrest starting his career as a Police Officer.
Paul retired from the Ridgecrest Police Department after 20 years of service at the age of 60. He was said to be a wonderful mentor to his Junior Officers and would do anything for anyone.
In his spare time and after retirement he enjoyed deep-sea fishing off the coast of San Diego and was a member of the Trident Society. He also enjoyed spending time with his wonderful family.
Paul passed away due to medical issues at the age of 66. He is survived by his loving wife Kindi Wheeler and daughter Casey Wheeler and Step Children Robin, Ken and Willie Dunlap and 6 Grand Children Jacob, James, Garret, Shelby, Jaycie and Brooklynn.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this law enforcement veteran. For those interested all are welcome.
NOTE : Please observe the latest “COVID 19” restrictions.
Time table for Saturday 27 June 20:0800 hrs – Stage at Albertsons Parking lot 927 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/sSupVMUtMR1gtR4570815 hrs – Mission Briefing
0830 hrs – KSU to Paul Wheeler residence
0845 hrs – Stand by for Flag Line for transfer of Hero from residence to vehicle
0900 hrs – KSU accompany to Saint Ann’s Catholic Church 416 W. Church St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
https://goo.gl/maps/US1Pto7xuJNfmUZV80915 hrs – Arrive and Stand by for Flag Line for transfer of Hero from vehicle to Church Sanctuary
0930 hrs – Services start
1000 hrs – Est. Service ends stand by for Flag Line for transfer of Hero from Sanctuary to vehicle
1015 hrs – Est. KSU to Casa Corona Restaurant 1429 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 for celebration of life.
https://goo.gl/maps/57bnZ4SSTRHTSCgNAPlease bring flags for Flag Line
Ride Captain
Scoti Tomlinson
SoCal PGR Ride CaptainIWV Patriot Guard Riders
(760)499-4950
tomlinsonscot@yahoo.com
You do not have to be a Veteran or motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this is your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed by the Ride Captain(R/C). Dress for motorcycle riding or casually if you are in a car (cage). No shorts or other inappropriate attire
