Mitch Waller's public memorial service will be held at the Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (3800 S Fairview St., Santa Ana) Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Waller, a former city manager and police chief for Westminster, was hit and killed last month while riding his bicycle on Laguna Canyon Road. He was 53.
Waller worked for the city of Westminster for 29 years. He started his career in 1984 as a probation officer and continued his career in narcotics enforcement, SWAT and eventually became police chief in 2009.
He is survived by his wife Sally Wallerand their two children.
A memorial website dedicated to Waller has drawn messages of support from those who knew him. One commenter, called "Sta47Chief," left the following:
On behalf of the Westminster Police Department, we offer our deepest sympathy to you and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mitch was an extraordinary public servant who gave so much to his community and to everyone who had the honor of knowing him. There are no words to express the depth of our gratitude for his selfless leadership and service to the City of Westminster.
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