Comments on: Al Ramirez Memorial

by: Michael Martinez

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:22:32 +0000

All my blessings go out to everyone who knew Al and was touched by him in one way or another. I grew up with Al in El Sereno. One of the things I can say about Al was that he was truly the nicest and kindest person. He had the biggest heart and was a true friend. He would give you the shirt off of his back, granted the shirt might not have sleeves, but he was always willing to give of himself. I have many fond memories of Al and I’ll always cherish them. I just now found out about his passing from another friend who kept in touch with Al. I left California years ago and lost touch with Al. I always thought that he would be around forever, he was that kind of individual. He was smart, energetic, and always kept himself fit and healthy. Al was always in my prayers, and I’ll continue to pray for his spirit. By the many comments I can see that Al made an impact on many lives on many levels, he was that kind of man. A real mans man. I was always proud to know that he was a friend and that I could count on him for anything.
Al you’ll be missed, but not forgotten…Aho brother Washte

by: Doug Nguyen

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:41:33 +0000

I knew Al back in the early 80’s. My friend George Wong and I was the youngest member of The New Chinatown Gung Fu Club, under Sifu Randy Williams. We didn’t alot money back in the days, so Al would let clean his house to earn extra cash.

I remember all those dinners at Hop Li, after a long workout. Al Ramirez will be miss by all who came in contact with him.

We love Al!

by: utilizera

Fri, 19 May 2006 13:55:26 +0000

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by: Steve Tarango

Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:10:45 +0000

Al and I were orginal boxer rebellion students of Sifu
Mark Stewart at the Alpine Rec center then Chinatown and
Figueroa St.I will never forget the times we had when
Mark open the schools in Chinatown and Figueroa St.We
cleaned painted and trained together.We had great seminars
with Guro Ted,Erik Paulson,Sifu Mark Cheng.Al was easy
going and could really take a punch.Although I lost track
of Al he was always a topic of conversation at my family
gathering.Al will be missed but his memory will never
fade.
Hey Al “ALL TOOLS… ALL TARGETS”

by: Larry Khou

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 06:55:33 +0000

Mr. Khou, I appreciate your candor and heartfelt comments. You are diffinitely right on the money. And also thank you for your generous contribution to the longshoreman’s association.
Keep up the good work and keep the money coming!!!!!
Mr. Dragna also expresses his thanks for your discipline and hard work. Your boundless energy and passion is always welcome at the longshoreman’s association.

Thank you very much.
Head of Operations Frank Borgia

by: Larry Khou

Thu, 17 Nov 2005 23:46:20 +0000

I have just found out Al death through a friend I bump into. I was completely shock of Al death. I known Al through training with Mark Stewart in the early 90s and Al is a very happy goer kind of guy you want to hang around. He is very passionate a bout JKD and martial art in general. Although, I have known Al for a short period of time, I felt like I have known Al forever. I am saddened to lost a great friend with a great heart. I would like to send my condolence to Al family and to all the many friends he has touched. God bless you Al.

by: Peter Dervin

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 17:40:50 +0000

I just found out about Al’s passing and I am saddened by the loss of a good friend. I’ve have know Al since 1977, when he took the time to befriend a young 17 year old kid who wanted to be a radio disc jockey. Over the years, I have known of Al’s devotion of the martial arts. It is nice to read the stories from his friends and community. My sincere condolences to Al’s family and friends. All blessings to you Al. You will be missed by all who you have touched.

by: Ruben Palma

Fri, 04 Nov 2005 07:23:38 +0000

I met Al at The New Chinatown Gung Fu Club under the Instruction of Sifu Randy Williams, when Sifu Randy Left to Singapore I lost track of him for a couple of years re-encounter him on 1992 when Sifu Mark Stewart inagurated his first Chinatown School on Figueroa st I will allways remember his loud but sweet Voice and his great sense of humor he will allways had a laught and shared with everybody God Bless Him Allways, I now Belong to an Aztec Danze Group and this friday November 4 we will have a Day of the Death Ceremony I will have Al’s Picture in our Altar to honor him My Danzes will be dedicated to his Memory Our Warrior Al will never be Forgaten.

by: Larry Andrews

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 19:11:27 +0000

Al Ramirez was one of the first people to give of his time and put on the Green Shirt, patrolling the streets of Chinatown with Henry Leong and a couple of others to establish the Chinatown Public Safety Patrol. Because of his efforts early on, Chinatown is a better place today. We have lost a good man and a good friend.

While best known as a radio personality on KLOS, Al was also an active member of the Central City Police Boosters and taught martial arts to the officers of Central Division and others.

Al died Sunday of natural causes. He is survived by his son Christopher, age 7. Memorial arrangements are pending at this time.

by: Henry Leong

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 19:02:35 +0000

Chinatown will always remember Al’s sincere, unselfish community service,patrolling Chinatown with Sifu Mark and the Chinatown Public Safety Patrol, to deter and report crime while being eyes and ears for the LAPD. As a founding member, his role model legacy still lives on through the Patrol to this day. We’ll all miss Al.

Henry Leong, Chinatown Public Safety Patrol and Chinese Chamber of Commerce