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Community Honors Lifeguard Chief JD Moryl in Touching Santa Monica Flag Ceremony
Lifeguards, Firefighters, friends, and family gathered at Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Headquarters at Santa Monica Beach for a Flag Ceremony honoring the life of Lifeguard Section Chief Jon Douglas "JD" Moryl on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Chaplain Nugent delivered a heartfelt eulogy, expressing deepest sympathies to JD's wife, Colleen, his children Ryan and Shannon, his brother Dana, and sister Jamie. He reflected on JD's significant impact on his family, peers, and the community, highlighting his dedication to lifeguarding and his passion for music.
Born in 1954 in Santa Monica, JD grew up in the Palms area, excelling in swimming and music. He graduated with a music major from Long Beach State in 1973 and joined the Los Angeles City lifeguards the same year. JD’s career spanned 36 years, during which he was instrumental in the department’s Underwater Rescue & Recovery Unit and the Lifeguard Training Academy. He promoted through the ranks to Section Chief over the Rescue Boat Operations before retiring in 2008.
JD's personal life was equally rich. He was a devoted father, often seen supporting his children’s activities. Colleen shared touching memories of JD's gestures of love and his mentoring of his son, Ryan. His colleagues remembered him as a man of character, kindness, and unwavering commitment.
The flag folding ceremony, a tribute to JD's service, emphasized his values and the principles he lived by. The ceremony concluded with a presentation of the flag to Colleen, a boat tribute by the Lifeguard Rescue boats, and a performance of "Amazing Grace" by a piper. Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone extended his sympathies to the Moryl family, thanking everyone for their support and participation in honoring JD's legacy.
This concludes our flag ceremony
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Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning Santa Monica-based professional photojournalist and press photographer, and the creator of the photo blog, Santa Monica Close Up. With years of experience as a staff photographer for several media outlets including the Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Observer, and the Santa Monica Corsair, Fabian has captured some of the most iconic moments of Santa Monica.
Fabian's photographs have been exhibited in a variety of settings, including museums, art galleries, hospitals, department stores, banks, fire stations, police stations, commercial buildings, amusement parks, offices, and homes. His photography captures the essence of Santa Monica, from its beautiful landscapes and stunning sunsets to its unique culture and diverse community.
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Healthcare Workers Protest at Venice Family Clinic for Fair Wages and Equal Pay
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Water Leak Leads to Temporary Closure of Pier Bike Path
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The bike path under Santa Monica Pier is temporarily closed due to a water leak from a broken pipe. The Water Department is addressing the issue. Alternate routes are recommended until further notice. ‐ Fabian Lewkowicz is a Santa Monica-based photojournalist and press photographer, and the creator of the photo blog, Santa Monica Close Up. With years of experience as a staff photographer for se...
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On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Venice Beach saw the deployment of the newly formed Coastal Care task force, as they conducted a major cleanup of homeless encampments along Speedway Avenue. This concerted effort involved multiple agencies including the LAPD, the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Clean Harbors Environmental Inc., the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and the offic...
Mental Health Team Intervenes to Assist Homeless Woman at Venice Beach Amid Controversy
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Daisy, the Venice Healer, Clashes with Local Regulator Over Community Violence Concerns
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Venice Beach's Treeman: An Icon Tackles Homelessness Through Performance and Passion
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Hundreds Rally for Cystic Fibrosis Cure at Santa Monica Beach Walk
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LAPD Helps Clean Up Trash at Homeless Encampment in Venice
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Venice Beach Drum Circle: A Rhythmic Celebration of Community and Culture

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  • @user-sz2hc1vm7i
    @user-sz2hc1vm7i 21 годину тому

    Y luego por qué no asen una pulga o mercado en el estacionamiento de la playa de santa monica ganarian mas dinero cobrando por espacio de puesto que por los cobros de los estacionamientos.

  • @user-sz2hc1vm7i
    @user-sz2hc1vm7i 21 годину тому

    Y no abra la opción de meter a la carsel a todos los del gobierno federal y locales por ineptos.. Corruptos buenos para nada que no sirven para nada. Gastan más de veite millones de millones de dolares al año. Asen uso indebido de funciones y trabajo y propiedad publica. Y recursos públicos para generar pobreza y miseria en todo estados unidos. Y matar de ambre y miseria y pobreza a millones de estadounidenses al año. Quie les digo que se les pagaba o daba un trabajo para eso.

  • @johnnymireles4497
    @johnnymireles4497 21 годину тому

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @johnnymireles4497
    @johnnymireles4497 21 годину тому

    Cops in golf carts

  • @karlydoc
    @karlydoc 23 години тому

    And to think that jesus was a carpenter.....?For Gods Sake.....

  • @Craiglife777
    @Craiglife777 23 години тому

    Poster children for why we can't have nice things anymore......

  • @sews2quilt
    @sews2quilt День тому

    Remember when it was nice to spend a day at Venice beack in the early eighties

  • @coachfive9656
    @coachfive9656 День тому

    Wow amazing cars 🙌🏽☀️

  • @shrunkenappleheads
    @shrunkenappleheads День тому

    These people are fostering homelessness, they don’t want the homeless to go anywhere, if they did, they would be out of a job. But at the same time they make a move every eight hours, got to keep them moving because you don’t want them getting comfortable. How much has Gavin Newsom spent on homelessness already? It’s in the hundreds of millions, that is a big industry. Look at all of the people you’re going to be putting out of a job if you figure out how to deal with homelessness. And it’s really easy all it is is communal spaces where people can sleep eat and be happy.

  • @HanginInSF
    @HanginInSF День тому

    Can't the bums do this? I mean they aren't busy working or taking care of their kids......

  • @shrunkenappleheads
    @shrunkenappleheads День тому

    You know what I see, I see a bunch of city worker stealing all the homeless stuff. They get paid to recycle everything that they take. So they just take the homelesses stuff and recycle it, you know in the name of progress, and humanity. Isn’t that sweet? They’re being compassionate as they take, All of these homelesses stuff.

  • @coachfive9656
    @coachfive9656 День тому

    This kids never even went to school , let alone law school , Clowns mind your business trying to step in to help her fellow paisa

  • @coachfive9656
    @coachfive9656 День тому

    Here we go again illegals think they’re entitled to be weasels There’s health and safety regulations when your serving the public Common sense !

  • @coachfive9656
    @coachfive9656 День тому

    They know they’re taking a risk by not getting a permit for health and safety regulations Your serving the public Plus these guys are being little weasels by not paying any rent like the other people selling food , That’s not cool that’s being a weasel no respect

  • @milasmolko9140
    @milasmolko9140 День тому

    Why does she have a voice on the bench, you videoing taping, don’t pretend to homeless when she has a home!! Love from Canada!!

  • @mauritrejo7186
    @mauritrejo7186 День тому

    too many homeless on beach and they are dangerous

  • @anonyms01
    @anonyms01 День тому

    مرأة تعمل بشرف تم القبض عليها, لو انها عاهرة لتركوها, تبا للنظام الأمريكي الصهيويني الظالم

  • @BillH-hh3te
    @BillH-hh3te День тому

    People left their personal things, and these goofs come and throw it trash truck.

  • @tuandang2947
    @tuandang2947 День тому

    Lol why stay just leave

  • @jpillay4732
    @jpillay4732 День тому

    Daisy is a fantastic actress ❤

  • @jpillay4732
    @jpillay4732 День тому

    I love watching Daisy 🌼 makes me laugh 😹 ❤🎉

  • @frankciongoli6449
    @frankciongoli6449 День тому

    Theses Liberals are so self centered, they don't care about others.

  • @fers.5970
    @fers.5970 День тому

    Daisy es una niña grande 😂

  • @fers.5970
    @fers.5970 День тому

    Creo que daisy es una ñiña grande debe tener algun de personalidad y adicciones en el fondo me da pena

  • @craigshupe
    @craigshupe День тому

    Law abiding citizens and role models for my children have to deal with

  • @craigshupe
    @craigshupe День тому

    I can’t take my family there wonder why?

  • @markstemock1190
    @markstemock1190 День тому

    The lady park ranger is very pretty

  • @LabourPartyFan
    @LabourPartyFan День тому

    Daisy is bringing the late 60's back to LA

  • @LabourPartyFan
    @LabourPartyFan День тому

    I like how nice and kind you are to Daisy. The poor girl seems to get a lot of hate.

  • @sueyang7228
    @sueyang7228 День тому

    Why the lady always protest the homeless people. She look like not homeless but complain a lot for police.

  • @VientianeSabaidee
    @VientianeSabaidee День тому

    Does Daisy has fb or youtube channel 🤔

  • @jarvis94
    @jarvis94 День тому

    Cop says this is not a place to live as people live right there on that walk.

  • @alexander19681
    @alexander19681 День тому

    She is a nice good looking girl...

  • @thegreatshift9160
    @thegreatshift9160 День тому

    These videos make great background noise. It's the noise of progress.

  • @nigralover
    @nigralover День тому

    Dingbat daisy

  • @Meofcourse27
    @Meofcourse27 День тому

    The Venice Beach Crier never disappoints. Always puts on his act.

    • @Meofcourse27
      @Meofcourse27 День тому

      Venice Beach Crier in Act #2 of "The Life of an American Drug Lover."

  • @cathtf7957
    @cathtf7957 День тому

    The workers walk slowly, like old people do.

  • @nigralover
    @nigralover День тому

    Child abuser

  • @nigralover
    @nigralover День тому

    Child abuser

  • @MargieRose777
    @MargieRose777 День тому

    Keep spreading the love girl

  • @user-sz2hc1vm7i
    @user-sz2hc1vm7i День тому

    En la unión europea 💶💶💶🖇️💶🖇️💶🖇️💶💶 les dan vivienda 🏡🏠 🏡🏠🏡🏠🏡🏠 y tres mil euros para comida y dose mil euros para gastos al año. A todos Los pobres de la unión europea 💶💶💶💶💶💶🖇️💶🖇️💶💶. Y en estados unidos el gobierno les da a los sin techó acoso pobresa y miseria para esterrminarlos de hambre Y el ochenta por ciento de la población de usa vive en la pobreza. En comparación con 1986. Cuando las guvilaciones minimas en usa eran de $3800 dolares al mes. Y las guvilaciones máximas eran de dies mil dólares al mes. Auque muchos rratones narcos del gobierno de usa todavía tienen sus gugosas guvilaciones de diez mil dólares al mes. Mas de secenta millones de estadounidenses se fueron aser su ciudadanía a la unión 💶🖇️🖇️🖇️💶💶💶💶🖇️ europea. Por que la guvilacion es a los cincuenta y un año y les dan treinta mil euros al año. Mas gastos de rrenta y mas gastos de comida AMÉN.

  • @nigralover
    @nigralover День тому

    Why do they let this child beater stay on the streets ?

  • @amalfi1
    @amalfi1 День тому

    ok so fake boobs starbucks and mega phone ...... she should have a onlyfans ....lol

  • @amalfi1
    @amalfi1 День тому

    shes nuts ..... but i would date her .....my type of crazy ;p

  • @user-dk4ds6km8n
    @user-dk4ds6km8n День тому

    0-157?

  • @frankieguerra2957
    @frankieguerra2957 День тому

    I see underpaid Custodians, and what appear to be VERY overpaid "Outreach Counselors" of some sort (could be wrong about that, and they might be volunteers, though I doubt it). The Park Rangers are probably the only ones getting paid what they should, God bless 'em. It's such a galactic waste of money and time to pay "OC's" to do absolutely nothing. Most just stand there and offer ZERO help, except for some empty platitudes, and a bottle of water - maybe point they way to get more free needles. There are no 'magic words' that they can say to 'help' these people, they need to be able to help themselves - and those that can't or won't need to have a change-for-the-better forced upon them, or face real consequences, respectively. 'Kid Glove', 'Hippie-Dippe' policies helped make this very expensive mess, but they won't do anything to solve it. Heed that! Californians - and most Americans - need to steel their resolve and do the unpopular thing: get a bit tougher on these folk, re-open the Mental Hospitals, and forcibly commit some of them, like the olden days - you 'member; back when none of this shit was happening to this enormous extent, coast to coast. Until then, the grift will continue for the Homeless Industrial Complex, and the so-called "Photojournalists" covering this phenomenon, and the Homeless will grow in number and suffer even more. Not cool, and definitely not a good look.

  • @tsar-bomba2413
    @tsar-bomba2413 День тому

    Rule number one when homeless.... Never have more then you can carry at any given moment. Backpack,clothes,tent&blanket

  • @whitemichaelwhite
    @whitemichaelwhite День тому

    Our years swimming together at Long Beach State where positive. RIP

  • @rodger2499
    @rodger2499 День тому

    What a bunch of losers.