Jordan Ramirez is joined by his proud parents as he receives a Certificate of Recognition from Lake Elsinore City Council members at the April 11 meeting. Valley News/Johnathan O. Skinner photo
At the Lake Elsinore City Council meeting of April 11, Jordan Ramirez was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for his recent “Thank You for Your Service Walk” in honor of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Darnell Calhoun, who was killed in the line of duty in Lake Elsinore in January.Jordan, 13, lives in La Puente and is a Lance Corporal with the Southland Young Marines. On April 7, 2019, Jordan broke a world record in honor of America’s fallen heroes, becoming the youngest person to run seven marathons on all seven continents by the age 10. In 2020, when his races were canceled due to COVID-19, he started his “Thank You for Your Service Walk” project that includes first responders. He has completed more than 250 walks to honor fallen heroes in many different cities
