Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan, who guided the city through the aftermath of the Rodney King riots and the 1994 Northridge earthquake, is remembered today as a man of indomitable spirit.
who understands leadership and takes action to address the needs of the city and its inhabitants.
During a crowded memorial Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels,
family, friends, elected officials and Angelenos have commemorated Riordan’s life and legacy.
“I was really surprised. Although many of you here are strangers to each other
Mary Beth, daughter of Riordan said:
A black LAPD defender rehearses before Mass in memory of former Mayor Richard Riordan at Our Lady of the Angels Church in downtown LA
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US Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), left, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and former LA Mayors Antonio Villaraigosa and James Hahn attend Mass for Richard Riordan at Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hands the American flag over to Elizabeth Riordan, wife of former Mayor Richard Riordan, during a Mass in his memory at Notre Dame Cathedral.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department flies the American flag during a Mass in memory of former LA Mayor Richard Riordan.
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Monsieur. Lloyd Torgerson, left, pastor at St. Monica, welcome members of the Richard Riordan family.
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