Last week students were off school in honor of Veterans' Day. We explained to students that Veterans' Day is not just a holiday when we don't have school, but is rather a day when we honor the men and women who have served to protect our country.Today, students had the opportunity to honor Officer Bonaminio, who was not only a veteran, but also worked to serve our community. The procession of officers escorting the body of slain Riverside Police Officer Ryan Bonaminio passed by our school this morning. Students lined our fence on Arlington Ave. to show their respects to him and to the other men and women who work to keep our city safe. Many students put their hands over their hearts or saluted the officers as they drove past Victoria on their way to the funeral ceremony. Other students held a brightly-colored banner, decorated with handprints and hearts, stating, "Thank you RPD for keeping our city safe." 
We hope that Officer Bonaminio's family, friends, and colleagues may find comfort at this time and know that they have tremendous adoration and support from their community - including the children at Victoria School.
This is amazing!!!!! Thank you for educating the kids on not just "book stuff" but life lessons.
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Wow! That's awesome! We appreciate the service our RPD!
ReplyDeleteI think that is amazing,He really deserves to be appreciated. he seemed to be a great man.. :]
ReplyDeleteIt warms my heart that students are learning one of the most valuable lessons in life...respect. Sometimes it is not taught at home, thankfully there are teachers and principals who take the opportunity to teach something so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy that they were able to show their respect and appreciation today.
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of our students at Victoria Elementary they are very respectable kids and staff thank you for making us proud for honoring our Police Department and the loss of a loved one. Thank You Mrs. Nelson for being a great role model for our kids.
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Kayli and Kevin Siples
Bryce,Savannh Pruitt
What a touching moment that our students shared with our Police Department. I'm so proud of all the students there! I also appreciate all the hard work & dedication the teachers & staff show our students, they are truly amazing individuals!
ReplyDeleteThe Riverside Police Department is in the process of collecting images
ReplyDeletefrom Officer Ryan Bonaminio's funeral service. They are going to present
the images to Ryan's family. If you were at the funeral, witnessed the
motorcade, or at the National Cemetery, and you have images you would
like to share, please email them in JPG format to
rpdweb@riversideca.gov. Thank you.
My husband is an RPD officer and was in the funeral procession. He noted your students waving and honoring Officer Bonaminio and his family and was touched by the gesture. Great job in teaching students how to show respect to a fallen hero!
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