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Amador Espinosa selflessly dedicated 56 years of loyal service to the Redondo Beach Police Department (RBPD) and the Redondo Beach (RB) community. His determination, persistence, resilience, dedication, longevity and sacrifice in the face of adversity while serving the City of Redondo Beach serves as a reminder and an example for all to emulate.
A lifelong resident, Amador graduated from Redondo Union High School (June 1942) and joined the Army Air Corps where he served as a tail gunner with the 445th Bombardment Group from 1943 to 1945. After World War II, Amador worked two jobs while completing coursework in Foreign Correspondence at Woodbury College. Postwar America was a difficult time for Mexican-Americans. Amador qualified for a police officer position with the Redondo Beach Police Department but was denied due to his ethnicity. Undeterred, and determined to work for the Redondo Beach Police Department, Amador was hired in 1956 as a Clerk Stenographer. Soon thereafter, Amador worked diligently and was promoted to Administrative Secretary to the Chief of Police; in this position he served under eight police chiefs during his 37-year tenure. In 1993, just six months after his retirement, Amador returned to serve the Redondo Beach Police Department where he volunteered for the next 19 years. |
Leadership Redondo Class of 2019 – Statement of Purpose
Each Leadership Redondo Class selects a project that will enhance the local community. Leadership Redondo Class of 2019 has selected a monument to not only honor the memory, but also the legacy of Amador Espinosa.
Each Leadership Redondo Class selects a project that will enhance the local community. Leadership Redondo Class of 2019 has selected a monument to not only honor the memory, but also the legacy of Amador Espinosa.
This project is designed to honor Amador Espinosa for his determination, resiliency, dedication, longevity, and sacrifice in service to the City of Redondo Beach.
An honorary monument will serve as a remembrance of his:
Monument
The location of the monument installation will be between the RB Police Station and the City Council Chambers.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 which includes all expenses: design, procurement, site preparation, installation and unveiling of the monument.
We can only accomplish this goal with your support! The community is invited to participate in funding this historic project. We humbly ask for contributions from individuals who knew Amador during his 56 years’ tenure with RBPD, who are moved and inspired by his life and story as well as donations from all individuals who wish to support the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Redondo Program. All donations are accepted and welcomed. The Leadership Redondo Class of 2019 express our collective gratitude in advance for your generous donation.
An honorary monument will serve as a remembrance of his:
- Positive long-standing effect on the community
- Embodiment of RBPD core values: integrity, teamwork, dignity, equality and respect for all people
- Willingness to serve in the face of adversity
Monument
The location of the monument installation will be between the RB Police Station and the City Council Chambers.
Our goal is to raise $10,000 which includes all expenses: design, procurement, site preparation, installation and unveiling of the monument.
We can only accomplish this goal with your support! The community is invited to participate in funding this historic project. We humbly ask for contributions from individuals who knew Amador during his 56 years’ tenure with RBPD, who are moved and inspired by his life and story as well as donations from all individuals who wish to support the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Redondo Program. All donations are accepted and welcomed. The Leadership Redondo Class of 2019 express our collective gratitude in advance for your generous donation.
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Please make checks payable to: Redondo Beach Chamber Foundation
Mailing address:
Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce
1611 S. Catalina Ave, Unit 204
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
For more information about Amador Espinosa:
Daily Breeze Obituary (May 2013)
Speaking of Redondo – Oral History
Patch Obituary – Police Historian Amador Espinosa Dies
S/Sgt. Amador Espinosa 702nd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force
Contact:
Jim Stickler
E: jhstickler@gmail.com
C: 630-951-1969
Mailing address:
Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce
1611 S. Catalina Ave, Unit 204
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
For more information about Amador Espinosa:
Daily Breeze Obituary (May 2013)
Speaking of Redondo – Oral History
Patch Obituary – Police Historian Amador Espinosa Dies
S/Sgt. Amador Espinosa 702nd Bomb Squadron, 445th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force
Contact:
Jim Stickler
E: jhstickler@gmail.com
C: 630-951-1969
All contributions are made to the Redondo Beach Chamber Foundation a 501C3 Public Charitable Organization (27-2522328)