The San Jacinto Sheriff Dept. has extended an invitation to the Patriot Guard for the memorial service of Officer Sultan who laid down his life in the performance of his duties, to save his fellow Officer and handler Deputy Sheriff Mark Wallace.
Sultan, a 3 yr. old Belgian Malinois-German Shepherd mix was shot and killed on Jan.21 by a man hiding from deputies in a crawlspace under a house near Hemet
Sultan is the first K-9 killed in action since the department's K-9 program began in 1982. Sultan was born in Slovakia and loved going for runs and then reclining in a bath. He howled in the backseat of his police car at all sirens. He only responded to commands in Czech.
State Senator Jeff Stone, from Temecula, adjourned the Jan. 22nd Senate session in Sultan's memory. He is truly missed by everyone on the Department that knew him.
The suspect got into a shoot out with Police and was subsequently killed. He was wanted for numerous crimes.
In Remarks to the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff Stan Sniff called Sultan "A Hero who likely saved the deputy's life the afternoon he was killed."
EOW (End of Watch) 1/21/15
RIP HERONOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this K9 Hero.
Time Table for Wednesday 11 FEB 15:0930 - Stage Gus Jr., 22380 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley, 92553
http://goo.gl/maps/6H6Az0945- Mission Briefing
1000 - KSU to March Air Museum, "War Dog Memorial", 22550 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518
http://goo.gl/maps/E3Pv41045 -1100 Service begins, possible flag line for both Dog Handler and Hero. Details will be finalized at Mission Briefing
Note: Because this memorial is opened up to the public and has received State wide attention, we may have to do some adjusting. The size of the crowd is unknown. We will adjust accordingly.R/C Mike 'Joker' Courtwright
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
USCG Vietnam K9 Handlermokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
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.
Please post your condolences to the National link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?399638 
