Orange County Good Samaritan: Honorary Guardian Angel
When we were patrolling Orange County, making an effort to help the homeless there escape from the serial killer plaguing their area, we could have had no idea that alleged serial killer Itzcoatl Ocampo would be chased down by Donny Hopkins, a good samaritan. I sincerely applaud Mr Donny Hopkins for his act of bravery, and want to extend an offer to become an “Honorary Guardian Angel” with our Chapters in Orange County and throughout southern California.
A police search went on for days, and the Guardian Angels were on patrol during days and nights. We walked for miles and miles, through underground passes under Orange County’s bridges, through mostly dry riverbeds. We went anywhere the homeless were known to camp and sleep. Anyone is vulnerable in their sleep, but a cold, likely malnourished, and possibly lonely homeless person has even less protection from alleged serial killer Itzcoatl Ocampo than from the elements.
The investigative process is still ongoing, and while so far it seems very likely that “alleged serial killer” will soon be shortened to “convicted serial killer” Itzcoatl Ocampo, the police will have their hands full dealing with this and other crimes. The homeless can rest a little easier, and citizens can go back to their daily grind. But that’s not all that is happening in Orange County now.
Citizens can life their heads a little higher. Everyone can know that they can make a difference, and that every good deed improves our society. Some, like Donny Hopkins, go the extra mile, and do something many would call extraordinary. The Guardian Angels say that we “Dare to Care” and he most certainly showed that he does, too. For that act of selfless effort, our local Chapters would like to make him an “Honorary Guardian Angel” and invite him to patrol with us any time in any place.
I hope his story inspires you to consider ways you can help your community. Of course, if you aren’t already a member of the Guardian Angels, then I strongly suggest that you contact us to find ways to be a part of the effort. Everything helps: a little effort or a big contribution. Maybe you want to join us for a park clean-up or graffiti removal, safety patrols, or even just making a donation to help us with our efforts. Most of all, I hope you find a way to “Dare to Care!”
