The Patriot Guard has been invited to attend a very special event to honor the Fallen of the Riverside Police Department as a memorial is dedicated in their honor and memory called "IN THE LINE OF DUTY".
This memorial has been constructed by American Legion Post 79 in Riverside, CA in front of their location and will be unveiled and dedicated by all those involved in the many months of planning. This memorial will honor all 15 of the Riverside PD Fallen Heroes, including the 2 most recent ones that the PGR was honored to attend when their funerals took place. Officer Michael Crain and Officer Ryan Bonaminio.
Many of us were there for their services, standing tall in the Flag Line to honor them. They served the community proudly and were cut down brutally in completing that duty. We are honored to be there again for these two and the other 13 that we were not able to honor previously.
The ALR will ride with the PGR into the venue led by our Ride Captain Paul 'PeaceKeeper' Anderson, retired LEO, where he will conduct the mission. We will provide a Flag Line for the families who will be present, along with visiting dignitaries who will be speaking at the event. These will include the Mayor of Riverside, the Police Chief, members of the Crain and Bonaminio families, and one of our own PGR members, Gold Star Mom Bridget Madison, who's son, SPC Spencer Karol, died in battle in Iraq in 2003 and who attended the services with the PGR for Officers Crain and Bonaminio.
The organizer of this event, PGR & ALR member Ray Trosper, has invited the Arizona PGR, the Bakersfield PGR and the SoCal PGR, along with SoCal ALR to this event. There will be plaques and special signs from each of these groups presented to the Police Chief Sergio Diaz. Prior to the presentation all riders will have an opportunity to sign these. There will also be special flags presented to the Crain and Bonaminio families.
The PGR is invited to stay and eat and mingle with the Officers of the Riverside PD and the families of the fallen officers.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Fallen Heroes. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be riding from the staging location to the venue, approx 1.8 miles. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Saturday, 24 JAN 15: 0900: Stage at rear parking lot and surrounding area of Grams Mission BBQ, 3527 Main Street, Riverside CA. 92501
http://goo.gl/maps/zmTGe 0915: Mission briefing
1000: KSU to American Legion Post 79, 2979 Dexter Dr., Riverside, CA 92501
http://goo.gl/maps/wSBfW for assembly and parking Riverside Police will be contacted to hold intersections (approx. 4 to 5 lights)
1010: Arrive at American Legion Post 79
1015: Preparations for Flag line across the street from Memorial and signage
1030: Flag Line and Memorial unveiling
1045: Est preparations for Flag Line of hall participants. (front door to podium)
1100: Est time of outside dedication/taps/volley/Chief Diaz/flyover. Presentations to families of Ryan Bonaminio and Michael Crain
1130: Est conclusion of ceremonies
R/C Paul 'PeaceKeeper' AndersonSo Cal PGR Ride Captain
PeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com
310-717-3656
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.
National link for postings:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?398966
