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Antonovich honors ‘Good Samaritans’ for helping Lancaster deputy

by M. Dilworth • March 6, 2012

Captain Robert Jonsen, Gale Smith, Gilbert Ibarra, Deputy Kimberly Boissier, Supervisor Antonovich, Tyson Beers, and Mario Barrera and Michael Blake from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

LOS ANGELES– As The AV Times reported last month, grandmother of six and local pastor, Rev. Dr. Gale Smith, jumped out of her car and ran to help a female deputy who was in the struggle of her life with a carjacking suspect on the side of the road. (Read more here.)

Tuesday, Smith along with the three other men who came to the deputy’s aid – Gilbert Ibarra, Tyson Beers, and Mario Barrera – were recognized for their kindness and bravery during a special presentation by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich.

“Their quick action was able to come to the aid so that Deputy Boissier was able to retain her weapon, the suspect was able to be arrested, and we avoided any type of deadly occurrence on that day,” said Supervisor Michael Antonovich. “We want to recognize these four good Samaritans and also the deputy for her professionalism that helped with the arrest of this individual who was a danger to our community.”

Lancaster Station Captain Bob Jonsen also praised the quick actions of the four residents.

“I’m extremely honored to be here today and to thank each of these residents of Lancaster for coming to one of our own’s aid when she so dearly needed it,” Jonsen said. “Thank you… we really appreciate everything you do, and I look forward to each of you being a volunteer for Lancaster Sheriff’s Station in the near future.”

The four good Samaritans, along with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Kimberly Boissier were each awarded commendation certificates from Antonovich on behalf of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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5 comments for "Antonovich honors ‘Good Samaritans’ for helping Lancaster deputy"

  1. Abdul Majeed Askia says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:18 am

    Good samiritans don’t ask the person or people they are reaching out to help or save ‘what is you religion,where do you live or where do you come
    from’. Good samiritans respond out of good will. In fact Jesus compared
    the samiritans actions with the religious folk whom had actually passed
    up a fallen victim. The relgious cleregy made all types of excuses as to
    why they shouldn’t help the man. After all he wasn’t one of their clan
    class or religious standing. Look at him, he is down on his luck,dusty,dirty and without, what a ashame in the land of plenty:No job
    no housing,no friends and no place to go ! The attitude is,-I got mine
    and its up to him/her to get their own in this land of plenty. Thats
    not what Jesus thought. The good samiritan professed no religion and he
    was singled out by Jesus as being among the best of examples to emulate!
    Read your bible ! We invite you to the round table discussion April
    28th at 348 east k-8 suite 8 from 1:pm to 6:pm. Contact pastor Gerry
    Mitchel 661-212-5464 and/or Abdul Majeed Askia at 323-945-9589 email
    abdulaskia@yahoo.com.Round table discussion Naacp,student,pastor,activist,
    public speaker,business developer,doctor,and others.Everyone is welcome!
    This is about people helping people.Community development and addressing
    prison recidivism! Providing answers beyond jails and swat!Lwa enforcement
    and Jails will be with us in decades to come but prisons and jails are
    swelling at an alarming rate! Come here the solutions.The more knowledge
    one has the better off you are. Do you want to get out and stay out of
    the loop? Do you want to help a family member or friend ? Do you want to
    serve your community ?

  2. Abdul Majeed Askia says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Good samiritans don’t ask the person or people they are reaching out to help or save ‘what is you religion,where do you live or where do you come
    from’. Good samiritans respond out of good will. In fact Jesus compared
    the samiritans actions with the religious folk whom had actually passed
    up a fallen victim. The relgious cleregy made all types of excuses as to
    why they shouldn’t help the man. After all he wasn’t one of their clan
    class or religious standing. Look at him, he is down on his luck,dusty,dirty and without, what a ashame in the land of plenty:No job
    no housing,no friends and no place to go ! The attitude is,-I got mine
    and its up to him/her to get their own in this land of plenty. Thats
    not what Jesus thought. The good samiritan professed no religion and he
    was singled out by Jesus as being among the best of examples to emulate!
    Read your bible ! We invite you to the round table discussion April
    28th at 348 east k-8 suite 8 from 1:pm to 6:pm. Contact pastor Gerry
    Mitchel 661-212-5464 and/or Abdul Majeed Askia at 323-945-9589 email
    abdulaskia@yahoo.com.Round table discussion Naacp,student,pastor,activist,
    public speaker,business developer,doctor,and others.Everyone is welcome!
    This is about people helping people.Community development and addressing
    prison recidivism! Providing answers beyond jails and swat!Lwa enforcement
    and Jails will be with us in decades to come but prisons and jails are
    swelling at an alarming rate! Come here the solutions.The more knowledge
    one has the better off you are. Do you want to get out and stay out of
    the loop? Do you want to help a family member or friend ? Do you want to
    serve your community ? Come to the round table:Abdulaskia@yahoo.com

  3. Daniel Farias says

    March 8, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Good job Mario along with the other samaritans nice to know that there are still good people that not only speak but react to dire situations. Yeah I heard about this all the way down in th RGV, Texas. Your cousing Dan.

  4. teshi says

    March 7, 2012 at 10:12 am

    This is a great story!! These people jumped into action and did the right thing, without thinking about themselves!!
    *Tyson Beers, was my Lawyer, and a great one too!! Way 2 go Tyson!! It is nice to see that I had a good guy helping me!!

  5. Jo says

    March 6, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    Way to go folks. Nice to see people step up when someone is in danger.

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