Live coverage: CHP Sgt. Steve Licon memorial service
Follow along for live updates from the memorial service for fallen California Highway Patrol Sgt. Steve Licon on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
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Sylvia Almada was one of several McDonalds employees who rushed to the curb along Arlington to catch the passing CHP motorcade for #CHPSgtSteveLicon ahead of his funeral. “That was a very beautiful procession,” Almada said. “I was all teary eyed.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHop7U4AU6SQr.jpgHere is more information on the person who created the helmet. facebook.com/1305682656/pos…The hearse carrying the body of CHP Sgt. Steve Licon turns the corner of Madison and Magnolia in Riverside Tuesday morning. Licon was struck and killed while on patrol on the 15 freeway in Lake Elsinore on April 6. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHO-zU4AAFFrh.jpgJust outside the church is a motorcycle with a helmet with “Licon” artfully written on it. The flower arrangements say “From your brothers and sisters” and “We will take it from here, brother.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMeUEAA9Jwi.jpg”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMWU4AAIVmZ.jpg”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMcUcAArrQE.jpgJust outside the church is a motorcycle with a helmet with “Licon” artfully written on it. The flower arrangements say “From your brothers and sisters” and “We will take it from here, brother.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMeUEAA9Jwi.jpg”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMWU4AAIVmZ.jpg”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMcUcAArrQE.jpgJust outside the church is a motorcycle with a helmet with “Licon” artfully written on it. The flower arrangements say “From your brothers and sisters” and “We will take it from here, brother.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMeUEAA9Jwi.jpg”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMWU4AAIVmZ.jpg”>https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SHEMcUcAArrQE.jpg#CHPSgtSteveLicon funeral today 10 a.m. @ Riverside’s Harvest Christian Fellowship. @WillLesterPhoto , @RKDeAtley , @DavidDowneySCNG , @Brian_Rokos coverage. Donations: t.co Fund or CAHP Credit Union, P.O. Box 276507, Sacramento, CA 95826 @pressenterprise
An outdoor seating area with hundreds of chairs and a monitor has been set up for Sgt. Licon’s funeral. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SFwTjU0AAsg7U.jpgRiverside police salute as CHP motor officers pass by, part of the procession for Sgt. Licon.Cynthia Medina, supervisor at Los Novillos Market, was one of several workers who rushed outside to see the motorcycles passing by in the procession for #CHPSgtSteveLicon . “We just all went outside because we thought it was cool,” she said. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SFAcVUYAAaYZN.jpgSgt. Licon’s casket entered the church at 7:48 a.m. for the 10 a.m. public service. Burial afterward will be private. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SE6kEU4AAGnIc.jpgAs law enforcement officers from near and far continue to arrive, Sgt. Licon’s casket is removed from the hearse. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SEfmoU8AYJT7g.jpgThe hearse is in front of the church. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SDnLuUUAAvA6N.jpgEmployee of a McDonalds restaurant and other businesses rush out to see the procession for #CHPSgtSteveLicon on Arlington Avenue. “Oh my God, it’s like a train,” McDonalds employee Carol Hernandez said of the line of hundreds of CHP vehicles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SDB-_UIAAqtFe.jpgThe procession has arrived at the church. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SCs_sUwAAcymY.jpgCHP motorcycle officers lead a procession down Riverside’s Arlington Ave fit the #CHPSgtSteveLicon funeral. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SB5c4VUAAtBB4.jpg
Firefighters stand on top of their rigs awaiting the procession with Sgt. Licon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SBfN2UwAAZ1_D.jpgHelicopters are hovering along the procession route for the #CHPSgtSteveLicon funeral in Riverside. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SBeglUIAA8DTW.jpgI’m out along the procession route for the funeral of #CHPSgtSteveLicon on Arlington Avenue in Riverside. Signs and law enforcement vehicles are in place. The street is otherwise quiet at this point. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4SA4hlUUActOuS.jpgStreet closures have begun for funeral procession for CHP Sgt. Steve Licon. Avoid Magnolia/Madison/ArlingtonArlington Avenue is closed near Adams Street for the procession.Students from nearby Ramona High School take a moment to watch.Sgt. Licon’s casket will pass beneath a giant American flag hoisted by city of Riverside and Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4R_1uOUYAAewz7.jpghttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4R_ePMUwAUUn2p.jpgGood morning. I’m at the xcorner of Magnolia Avenue and Jefferson Street where the procession for fallen CHP Sgt. Steve Licon is expected to pass en route to Harvest Christian Fellowship and Licon’s 10 a.m. memorial service. #SteveLicon #CHPSgtSteveLicon https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4R_NJWU8AEOt69.jpg#CHPSgtSteveLicon procession departs from Acheson & Graham Mortuary @ 7:30a to Harvest Christian Fellowship, pictured. Both in Riverside. Licon, 53, died when struck Sat. by vehicle on right shoulder of fwy. Licon stopped another car & issuing citation @ time. @pressenterprise
Law enforcement prepare for the funeral procession for CHP Sgt. Steve Licon Tuesday morning in Riverside
Law enforcement prepare for the funeral procession for CHP Sgt. Steve Licon Tuesday morning in Riverside