[Ron Briggs]

My dad lost his nine month battle with cancer early yesterday morning.

We had many adventures together, some good and others, oh well.

In 1977 and 1978 we traveled the state for interviews, debates and appearances. Dad was the sole proponent for what is today California Death Penalty which has withstood many court challenges and two failed initiatives seeking to abolish his death penalty.

[Dennis Spear]

<Cris Alarcon, 9-27>

"Where do we find men like Brian Ishmael?" my stalwart friend asked me on the way home from the Press Conference at the Sheriff's Office regarding Deputy Brian Ishmael’s death in the Line of Duty at the age of 37. He responded first at a fight between two people.  He died for less than $15,000!

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