Help SSFPD Officer Chon & his Family

If you're reading this, you already know who I am and what I'm about. But, if you don't know me, my name is Chris Swinney. I'm a deputy sheriff with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office with a soft spot for the men and women in blue. These gofundme accounts are happening far too much across our great country, but this one hit me right in the gut and knocked the wind out of me. I've been  compelled, along with others,to take immediate action.

My academy mate and friend, SSFPD Officer Robby Chon, was attacked in South San Francisco yesterday. Robbie was struck in the head with a skateboard and as a result, he's in intensive care. It's too early to know what the outcome of this tragic event will be, but I know we can help him and his family through this terrible ordeal if we work together and show our support. Obviously, as I receive updates of his condition, I will share them with all of you.

Whatever money raised will go directly, in it's entirety, to Robbie and his wonderful family. The money will be used to help off-set any medical costs or unexpected bills that will pop up during this difficult time. Robbie is the kind of man who'd give you the shirt off his back, it's time we return the favor. 

Robbie doesn't know this because I never shared it with him, but he was one of the few guys who insipired me at the police academy.  Without him, I might not have finished. He would run our PT (physical training) and often did his famous, "Chon Kickers." That excercise kicked my butt, but it was well worth it. His view and take on life, with friends, family, and complete strangers, has always been top-notch and pleasant. His career has been example of what it means to be a "go to" officer, leader, and teammate. Raising any amount of money for Robbie and his family won't make things entirely right again in the short-term, but it would help.

I feel a great sense of pain and sadness knowing he's fighting for his life in a hospital right now, but I will not quit on him now, or ever. Robbie would not be happy that I started this gofundme thing, it's not the type of thing he would like because he's the most unselfish person you'd ever meet. But, he's the kind of guy you can't help but want to help, and he needs our help now.

This effort is not me alone. SSFPD Officer Chris Devan and the entire SSFPD Administration is pulling for one of it's finest officers to make a full recovery and survive this malicious attack. I can tell you that the entire San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, Daly City Police Department, Colma Police Department, Broadmoor Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Burlingame Police Department, San Mateo Police Department, San Bruno Police Department,  BART PD, and the remaining law enforcement agencies along the Peninsula and throughout the state are pulling for him to make it through this. With your help, we might be able to turn this tragedy into something a little better.  I'm not asking that you break your bank, and I know the Holiday Season is amongst us, but any amount would be greatly appreciated.

Please consider donating to this cause for SSFPD Officer Robbie Chon and his family. The entire law enforcement community would be grateful for any support you can show his way.

**IF you would like to donate a check or offline, you can do so by sending a check made out to "South San Francisco Police Association" with "Injured Officer Chon Fund" on the memo line to:

Sgt. Sean Curmi
SSF Police Association
33 Arroyo Drive
South San Francisco, CA  94080


Sincerely,

Chris Swinney (SMCSO Deputy Sheriff)
Chris Devan (SSFPD Officer)