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CALSAGA Security Officer Memorial Fund Tribute Page
Don Bishop
Don Bishop was born in Tennessee and lived in the east until shortly after his honorable discharge from the US Army when he moved to Southern California. Throughout his life Don was a deeply religious man who believed that it was his calling to help others as both an active member of his church and in his community. For several years Don worked as a crossing guard and was recognized for his outstanding service by the Automobile Club. It was during this time, he became involved with the contract private security industry and served in various assignments including vehicle patrol.
Don joined Select Patrol in November of 2009 and worked steadily as a patrol officer in Pasadena. He earned the gold badge of supervisor in July of 2011. Don Bishop was well-liked by all who knew him and he enjoyed the respect of his co-workers. He motivated, inspired and served those around him.
Angelito Erasquin
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 2, 2010, Angelito Erasquin was killed in-the-line-of-duty after being stabbed to death while working at Bay Cities Auto Auction in Hayward, California. In response, the CALSAGA Charitable Foundation sent flowers to the viewing services on behalf of our organization and industry, and made a $500 contribution to a fund established in his name.
Mr. Erasquin was described by his friends and colleagues as a caring man who loved his job as a security officer. Mr. Erasquin was a grandfather of eleven and was set to retire in May 2010.
Additionally, James Wightman, a truck driver from Oregon was also stabbed to death, possibly because he was witness of the attack on Mr. Erasquin. Karl George Sanft is being held by the Hayward police in connection to both murders.
Bounhom Manyvong
On Saturday, December 19, 2009, Bounhom Manyvong was shot three times while on duty at an AutoZone store in Oakland. Mr. Manyvong was a security officer for St. Moritz and was not even scheduled to work the post he was murdered at.
Police are searching for two men they believe are responsible for the crime, although to date, have not been apprehended.
Mr. Manyvong was well-liked by those he came across and is survived by a wife and three kids. Upon hearing the news, the CALSAGA Security Officer Memorial Fund made a $1,000 contribution to the fund established in his name.
Click here to read full story and view video footage from his memorial service.
leroy fisher III
On the night of Wednesday, September 23, 2009, Leroy Fisher III, owner of Leroy Fisher Private Security in Sacramento was killed in the line-of-duty by a bar patron who ran him over after the individual was removed from the bar by the officer roughly an hour prior. The suspect turned himself in less than 24 hours later.
Upon hearing the news, the Security Officer Memorial Fund (SOMF) made a $1,000 contribution to a fund that had been established in the name of Leroy Fisher to help with funeral expenses and we sent flowers to Mr. Fisher's memorial service.
Click here to read the press release CALSAGA sent to local media outlets condeming the incident. CALSAGA also wrote a story about the event and distributed to all members. You can download that story by clicking here.
Dagoberto Carrero
In March of 1994, Dagoberto Carrero, a 23 year-old security officer with Patrol One was violently gunned down as he patrolled a movie theater in Orange, CA. Police believe his murderer retaliated from a previous incident with the security officer. Click here to read a full account this tragic crime.
