American Legion Riders from the greater Los Angeles area joined with first responders for a “Salute to Heroes” parade on the campus of the West LA VA Medical center to honor the hospital staff and the residents of the veterans home.
Rick is a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War era. He serves as a Technical Advisor to the Media and Communications Commission. He is a member of the Department Web Team. Rick received the Otto Hasse Legionnaire of the Year Award in 2016, Department of California Award for work on the department website in 2019, and in 2023 Rick received The American Legion Medal of Merit from the Department of California.