Onion Field Killer Stays Behind Bars

Brothers and Sisters,

Just sharing good news with you to be read in the accompanying article and Kudos to Brother Cliff Armas for going above and beyond! Thanks to Brother George Carroll for passing on this information! We have never and will never forget our fallen brothers and sisters! Our hearts and prayers are with the families and friends of the Fallen!

Steve Saletros

Bellville Woman Relieved Onion Field Killer Stays Behind Bars

BELLVILLE -- Lori Campbell hopes Wednesday's parole decision is the last time anyone will consider releasing her father's murderer.

Los Angeles Police Department officer Cliff Armas read Moniz's statement at the hearing.

"I grew up without a father because of the act of a sociopath. ... Gregory Powell must spend the rest of his life in prison. To release him dishonors the memory of my father, law enforcement and the Los Angeles Police Department."

Armas is a member of the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Band, a group that honors the memory of Campbell, who had a passion for playing the bagpipes. Lori Campbell has her father's bagpipes, made famous in the movie.

As the result of his death, Armas said the bagpipes are played at the funerals of every officer who dies in the line of duty.

"I want to spend my time remembering my father, meeting people like this Cliff Armas who wants to resurrect an award to reward future pipers for their accomplishments, and at the same time honor my father's memory," Lori Campbell said.

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