Gale was born March 25, 1938, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from W. B. Ray High School in 1956. Gale moved to California where he worked as a Branch Manager for The Golden 1 Credit Union. In California, he combined his love of motorcycles and his passion for protecting children by becoming the founding…
Continue ReadingGale was born March 25, 1938, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from
W. B. Ray High School in 1956. Gale moved to California where he worked as
a Branch Manager for The Golden 1 Credit Union. In California, he combined
his love of motorcycles and his passion for protecting children by becoming the
founding member of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) California. He later
helped start the Sacramento Chapter in the late 90’s. Along with others, he
spent several years lobbying the state of California to reform the laws
concerning child abuse and, through his advocacy and efforts, succeeded in
changing the laws regarding how those cases were handled by the courts. In
2005, he returned to Texas and settled in Galveston. Gale transferred to
BACA Gulf Coast and was the court liaison for Galveston County. He was well
known by all the judges and the attorneys in the District Attorney’s office.
Gale left BACA in 2010 to help mentor and form Guardians of the Children
(GOC) Gulf Coast Chapter and was court liaison for Galveston county. All
the GOC children loved him dearly and could always count on him to stand by
them no matter what.
Gale is survived by his daughter, Kimberly V. Vizurraga; brother, Jack A.
Kay and wife, Cathy; and sister, Deborah Sue Gregory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Guardians of the Children, Gulf Coast Chapter, 13224 19th St., Santa Fe, TX. 77510 or www.guardiansofthechildrengulfcoast.com.
Rachel Leal
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid, you will be missed dearly, your presence in the courtroom always made the children feel safe.
Sarge and Mary Hasapis
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Oh, Gale (Skid)! How we will miss you! You were always there for the kids, for friends, and life won't be the same without you. We could always count on you to do research and come up with the truth. The world has lost another good, decent man and is better for having you here. Ride in peace, Brother!
Mary
Dan Henn (aka-DJ)
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Gale was a great inspiration to all of us at Guardians of the Children; Gulf Coast Chapter.
It is a great loss to the children he stood up for and a great loss to our group as well. God Bless him for being the man he was.
Bettye Smith
left a message on November 30, -0001:
"The world is made brighter through those who make life better for children." It is with great regret that I hear of the passing of "Skid". May God grant peace and serenity to those who knew and loved him.
B.Smith
Llana Banks:Dolphin
left a message on November 30, -0001:
We miss you and love you Skid. Do what you do best up there in heaven protect the children there.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dragon and Angel
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our friend, our mentor,our brother, our fatherly figure..You will be deeply missed and always deeply loved..So Thankful to know that Heavens Gates were wide open for you.....
Karen "Sunshine" Chillemi Ledbetter
left a message on November 30, -0001:
To my dear friend Skid-
You have been such an inspiration to me in your dedication to child advocacy and the fight against child abuse. You were always a wealth of information and I am proud to have been mentored by you. I will miss you but I am relieved that you are no longer suffering. Ride free with the angels. We love you!
Ginger Allen
left a message on November 30, -0001:
My prayers and condolences are with both families of "Skid" in this time of sorrow. He will be dearly missed.
Ginger Allen
Galveston County District Attorney's office
Victims Assistance
Vertigo and Jubilee
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid, you were such and awesome man with a big heart. We are so happy to have known you and believe we will cross paths again when it is our turn to go. Continue to do your heartfelt work from the heavens above because that's the kind of guy that you are. We love and miss you. Vertigo and Jubilee
Ken & Shirley Morgan
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid will be missed by his Guardians of the Children family. He helped many children and touched the lives of each of his GOC brothers and sisters in a very profound way. He has been a wealth of information to everyone involved in the Gulf Coast Chapter and was instrumental in its phenomenal success. He has been a wonderful mentor for both adults and children for a number of years and the world is a much better place because of him.
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Captain & Firstmate
Dr. Cheryl Sawyer
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Skid was my B.A.C.A brother; his kindness and compassion for others will always be treasured. Skid was a strong advocate for protecting children and a very honorable man. He had a great sense of humor as well as an intense belief in promoting truth and right. His spirit and memory will always be with us as we work together to continue the mission that he worked for all his life--the protection and empowerment of children. Skid--we will truly miss you. I'm sure we'll ride together again someday but until then, please watch over us, help us to keep the shiny side up and strengthen our dedication to help children. With much love and respect, Road Hazard, Gulf Coast B.A.C.A
Boo
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Thanks for being there for the kids Skid. I'll do my part until we meet again. God bless you and your family.
Boo
Jan Yarbrough
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid will certainly be missed by the children of Galveston County. Our kids lost a good friend. Jan Yarbrough
Mike "Animal" McBride
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid, You had a heart of Gold and a great big Heart! I'm better for having known you. May you rest in peace Brother.
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Rachel Leal
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid, you will be missed dearly, your presence in the courtroom always made the children feel safe.
Sarge and Mary Hasapis
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Oh, Gale (Skid)! How we will miss you! You were always there for the kids, for friends, and life won't be the same without you. We could always count on you to do research and come up with the truth. The world has lost another good, decent man and is better for having you here. Ride in peace, Brother!
Mary
Dan Henn (aka-DJ)
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Gale was a great inspiration to all of us at Guardians of the Children; Gulf Coast Chapter.
It is a great loss to the children he stood up for and a great loss to our group as well. God Bless him for being the man he was.
Bettye Smith
left a message on November 30, -0001:
"The world is made brighter through those who make life better for children." It is with great regret that I hear of the passing of "Skid". May God grant peace and serenity to those who knew and loved him.
B.Smith
Llana Banks:Dolphin
left a message on November 30, -0001:
We miss you and love you Skid. Do what you do best up there in heaven protect the children there.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Dragon and Angel
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our friend, our mentor,our brother, our fatherly figure..You will be deeply missed and always deeply loved..So Thankful to know that Heavens Gates were wide open for you.....
Karen "Sunshine" Chillemi Ledbetter
left a message on November 30, -0001:
To my dear friend Skid-
You have been such an inspiration to me in your dedication to child advocacy and the fight against child abuse. You were always a wealth of information and I am proud to have been mentored by you. I will miss you but I am relieved that you are no longer suffering. Ride free with the angels. We love you!
Ginger Allen
left a message on November 30, -0001:
My prayers and condolences are with both families of "Skid" in this time of sorrow. He will be dearly missed.
Ginger Allen
Galveston County District Attorney's office
Victims Assistance
Vertigo and Jubilee
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid, you were such and awesome man with a big heart. We are so happy to have known you and believe we will cross paths again when it is our turn to go. Continue to do your heartfelt work from the heavens above because that's the kind of guy that you are. We love and miss you. Vertigo and Jubilee
Ken & Shirley Morgan
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid will be missed by his Guardians of the Children family. He helped many children and touched the lives of each of his GOC brothers and sisters in a very profound way. He has been a wealth of information to everyone involved in the Gulf Coast Chapter and was instrumental in its phenomenal success. He has been a wonderful mentor for both adults and children for a number of years and the world is a much better place because of him.
Rest in Peace, Brother.
Captain & Firstmate
Dr. Cheryl Sawyer
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Skid was my B.A.C.A brother; his kindness and compassion for others will always be treasured. Skid was a strong advocate for protecting children and a very honorable man. He had a great sense of humor as well as an intense belief in promoting truth and right. His spirit and memory will always be with us as we work together to continue the mission that he worked for all his life--the protection and empowerment of children. Skid--we will truly miss you. I'm sure we'll ride together again someday but until then, please watch over us, help us to keep the shiny side up and strengthen our dedication to help children. With much love and respect, Road Hazard, Gulf Coast B.A.C.A
Boo
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Thanks for being there for the kids Skid. I'll do my part until we meet again. God bless you and your family.
Boo
Jan Yarbrough
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid will certainly be missed by the children of Galveston County. Our kids lost a good friend. Jan Yarbrough
Mike "Animal" McBride
left a message on November 30, -0001:
Skid, You had a heart of Gold and a great big Heart! I'm better for having known you. May you rest in peace Brother.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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