Published in the Contra Costa Times from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005
May 9, 2005
Michael E. Galindo Aug. 9, 1961 to May 5, 2005
Michael Galindo passed away suddenly in
San Mateo on May 5. He is survived by his wife Kimberly, his three sons
Christopher (17), Kevin (15), and Corey (13); his parents Ruth and Jerry, his
brother Patrick, sister-in-law Bee, nephew Jake, and many other beloved family
members and friends. Mike grew up in Daly City, graduating from Serramonte High
School in 1979. He attended the College of San Mateo, earning his A.A. Degree in
Administration of Justice in 1983. Mike and Kim met in 1982, when they were both
cadets in the San Mateo County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Explorer Post. They
were married in 1984, and moved to Concord in 1989. Mike served for over 22
years with the Daly City Police Department, working in the patrol, detective,
street crime, and community policing units, finally rising to the rank of
Lieutenant in 2001. He was the recipient of numerous departmental commendations
and letters from grateful citizens. Mike was a graduate of the Sherman Block
Supervisory Leadership Institute, and later became a facilitator in the program,
which emphasizes ethical decision-making and integrity. He was instrumental in
bringing the "Every 15 Minutes" anti-DUI program to Daly City. He was a true
mentor to others and a great teacher throughout his career in his roles as a
field training officer, rangemaster, police academy instructor, and instructor
in San Mateo County's Inner Perspectives program, which teaches leadership
principles to police officers. Mike was also a past president of the Daly City
Police Officer's Association, and the treasurer of the Daly City Police Athletic
League. His accomplishments in law enforcement are too numerous to mention
individually, but can be summed up by saying that he was a good cop and a true
leader.
Mike was also a teacher and mentor off the job. He was a beloved coach
of many successful soccer, baseball, and basketball teams. he had been a board
member of Concord American since the early 90's. His coaching expertise is
evidenced by his sons Chris and Kevin, who are now varsity baseball players for
Concord High. Mike was in the middle of a wonderful winning streak with the CALL
Junior Cardinal team that Corey plays for. He was selected as the CYO Basketball
Coach of the Year while coaching for St. Agnes in 2001-2002. Mike touched many
lives through his work, his coaching, and his community involvement. He was a
man of strong beliefs and opinions, which he always expressed respectfully and
with an open mind for the beliefs and opinions of others. He gave one hundred
percent effort to whatever he did and, more importantly, was able to influence
others to do the same. He was the best husband, father, and friend anyone could
ask for. Words cannot express how deeply his family, colleagues, and friends
will miss him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael Galindo
Memorial Fund. Please send checks to: DCPOA, 333 Park Plaza, Ste. 211, Daly
City, CA 94015 account number 1362575, San Francisco Police Credit Union.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at 6PM with a Rosary at 7PM at St.
Bonaventure's Church, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. The Funeral Liturgy will be
celebrated on Thursday, May 12 at 1:30PM at St. Bonaventure's, with interment at
Oakmont Memorial Park, 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette to follow.
A reception
following the interment will be hosted by the Daly City Police Officers
Association at Zio Fredo's in Pleasant Hill.
Published in the Contra Costa Times from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005.