Services held for police officer who worked at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Funeral services began this morning for Lt. Gilbert Valderrama, a 19-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Police Department, the force that keeps the peace at county hospitals, parks and buildings. Most recently, Valderrama was a watch commander at County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Valderrama was killed in an off-duty crash in Hacienda Heights on July 9. An 18-year-old man also died.A colleague described Valderrama as a mentor and motivator for those who served under him.
Channel 2 interviewed his wife Tuesday evening.
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I knew Val for several years because I worked with him at Bel-Air Patrol and I attended the police academy with him at Rio-Hondo. He was always very personable and an all-round "good guy"! I was saddened to hear of his passing, but he will never be forgotten by those who loved him! Rest in peace my brother!
I also worked with Val at Bel-Air Patrol. He was liked and well respected by all. I will always have a place in my heart for him, and there will never be one like him. My sympathy to his wife, Tello, Lando, Mario, and the rest of his kids.