John
Galvez, a founding member of the NLPOA-Sacramento, CA Chapter
End of Watch January 21, 2005
It is with great sadness that I must inform NLPOA members and friends of
the passing of Mr. John Galvez. John passed away January 21, 2005. John was a
founding member of the NLPOA-Sacramento Chapter, and he will be missed. Andy
Cruz, past national president. Johnny Galvez passed away on January 21, 2005,
after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Johnny is survived by his wife
Gloria, a son Steven, a daughter Paula, and multiple grandchildren. Johnny is a
former U.S. Marine who served in Korea and then as a reservist for 4 more years
after he finished active duty. Johnny was a Supervising Agent for the California
Youth Authority for 31 years and after retirement he assisted as a retired
annuitant at CYA headquarters. Johnny was a long time member of the Sacramento
Chapter of the N.L.P.O.A. and will be truly missed .He was a true N.L.P.O.A.
supporter and brother. I am very proud to have known Johnny.
Steve Fajarda,
California State Executive Vice President