The family of Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, 41, and the Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in their loved one's funeral service, we will be honored to do so.
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Deputy Thomas J. Albanese, 41, was killed in an unfortunate traffic collision.
Deputy Albanese was a seven-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department. He started his career with the Sheriff’s Department as a Security Assistant in 2013 in the Aero Bureau. In 2015, he took an oath of office to serve his duties as a peace officer faithfully and was assigned to Men’s Central Jail. He went to patrol at the Transit Services Bureau and then transferred to Lakewood Station as a Field Training Officer.
Deputy Albanese’s last assignment was as a Pico Rivera Station Motor Deputy. In addition to his short but impressive career with the Sheriff’s Department, Deputy Albanese was part of the Marine Corps, serving from March 2001 through March 2010. He served four tours in Iraq and was highly decorated.
Note: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Law Enforcement veteran. For those interested all PGR members are welcome.
NOTE: COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS APPLY, YOU MUST WEAR MASKS/FACE COVERINGS AND KEEP 6 FT DISTANCING FROM OTHERS.Time Table for Friday, 19 MAR 21:0630 - Stage at Rose Hills Mortuary 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
https://goo.gl/maps/BW3sTgxH7QmEKmA1A0650 - Mission briefing
0715 - Flag Line for Hero's Family as they arrive at the mortuary
RC: Tom Barry
SoCalPGR Ride Captainadmin@armobility.com
714-206-1227
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 by the Rid Captain (R/C). 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.
