The Anatomy of Public Corruption

Obit: Fang v. Bennett (2000)



How killer cased victim's home

Jim Herron Zamora, OF THE EXAMINER STAFF
Published 4:00 am, Saturday, January 8, 2000


MARTINEZ - Mesa Kasem, who died Tuesday in a failed home robbery invasion, first visited the targeted Alamo home in November while delivering an item the doctor's family had purchased at an auction.

Kasem, who was employed at the time as a deliveryman and laborer for Somerset Auction Co.in Santa Clara, dropped off the item at the home of Kim and Winnie Fang, two well-known East Bay doctors, on Nov. 10. The item, which police would not identify, had been purchased by the Fangs three days earlier, investigators said.

Detectives now believe that after visiting the Fang home, Kasem decided to return and rob it.

"He must have seen something there that he liked," Capt. George Lawrence of the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department said Friday of Kasem's Nov. 10 visit to the Fang residence.

On Tuesday night, Kasem, 22, returned to Alamo allegedly with fellow Stockton gang member Soknoeun Nem, driving a car they rented in Stockton and carrying a semiautomatic handgun police believe they stole in another robbery on Monday. Lawrence said they burst into the Fang home intent on robbery, but instead encountered fierce resistance from the well-armed doctor and his family.

In the fight and shootout that followed, Kasem and Kim Fang,

49, were killed. Nem, 21, and Winnie Fang, 45, were wounded. Nem was also beaten by family members. The family's nanny, Melee Jung, suffered head injuries when she was pistol-whipped.

Sheriff's deputies say that Kasem and Nem acted alone. "We believe there were no other accomplices," Lawrence said.

But investigators are combing the records of the Somerset Auction Co. to determine if any other homes Kasem visited as a deliveryman have been robbed or burglarized. They do not believe the men committed any other crimes in Contra Costa County, but Lawrence said that his department will send out a Teletype on the case to every law enforcement agency in the state.

Reviewing unsolved crimes

Stockton police also said Friday they were trying to determine whether Nem and Kasem are linked to any unsolved crimes in that city. Police confirmed that they were reviewing unsolved robberies and burglaries.

Police said Kasem may have taken part in a home invasion robbery Monday in Stockton of a family that purchased goods through Somerset auctions years ago. One of two 9mm handguns that investigators say was used in the Alamo robbery attempt Tuesday was stolen during that robbery, but police said it didn't appear that Kasem

ever visited the Stockton home in the course of his employment at the auction house.

Stockton resident Kim Chau told the Stockton Record she believes Kasem was among four masked men who robbed her Monday. She said the men left her home with the 9mm pistol and a .22-caliber weapon, her gold necklace, a ring, a diamond pendant and children's jewelry. They also took about $3,200 in cash, she said. She said investigators told her that Kasem probably targeted her through purchase records kept at Somerset Auctions.

Somerset Auctions was closed Friday and no one from the company could be reached for comment. Officer Doug Anderson, spokesman for the Stockton Police Department, confirmed Friday that Kasem and Nem were considered suspects in the Chau robbery, but declined further comment.

Chau said she and her husband attend many auctions in many cities, and went to Somerset Auctions in Santa Clara several years ago.

Paroled felon

Kasem, a paroled felon who was nearly deported back to his native Cambodia last year, worked at the auction house from the beginning of November until just before Christmas. He left the job without notice during the holidays. At the time he was staying with his girlfriend in the South Bay but fre

quently visited his old North Stockton neighborhood on weekends, investigators said. Investigators believe that is where he linked up with Nem, who is also a Cambodian native.

Stockton police said Kasem had four felony arrests dating back to 1994. He had been arrested at least twice for felonies involving firearms. But Anderson, of the Stockton Police Department, declined to give details, saying that most of the arrests occurred when Kasem was a juvenile.

Lawrence said that investigators "may never know" the exact sequence of events during the shootout at the Fang home Tuesday. Investigators were hoping to interview Winnie Fang to hear her side of the incident. Winnie Fang, an anesthesiologist, has been released from the hospital after treatment for her gunshot wound.

"It is still unclear who shot first (and) who fired the fatal shots into Dr. Fang," Lawrence said.

The two men forced their way into the house after Winnie Fang opened the door to see who was outside. She resisted. Her husband, who was working upstairs, came downstairs with a .38-caliber handgun and opened fire on the intruders, apparently hitting Kasem three times - in the temple, chest and upper thigh, Lawrence said.

In the exchange, Kim Fang was shot twice in the back. Both

rounds exited his chest. He died at the scene. Lawrence said it was not clear if Fang was retreating from the gunmen or if one of the robbers surprised him from behind.

Nem was being held without bail at the Contra Costa County Jail in Martinez on Friday pending charges. Deputy District Attorney Harold Jewett said his office may charge him with murder for Fang's death as early as next week. He said Nem may also be charged for Kasem's murder under California's "provocative act" law. That law allows someone who participated in a violent felony that left an accomplice dead to be charged with the murder of the deceased criminal.

Nem will likely be charged with one or more counts of attempted robbery, as well, he said.

Jewett said that Nem is currently being held on a parole violation to give prosecutors and investigators more time to build their case. <
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The CNET indictments are the tip of the iceberg.  There are many incidents some long forgotten incidents that suggest an ongoing racial targeting campaign was in full force until the CNET arrests.  Even though this Golden Hand of Contra Costa County was quelled it doesn't mean there aren't cases waiting to be resurrected not by the District Attorney but by the US Attorney.
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OBIT: Case PROMSP06-00843 - G'DN OF ORTON





Case PROMSP06-00843 - G'DN OF ORTON


Complaint Number: 1
Complaint Type: Guardianship
Filing Date: 06/06/2006
Complaint Status: ACTIVE

Party Number Party Type Party Name Attorney Party Status
GUARDIAN  MARIANNE G ORTON   BRAY, OLIVER W.  First Paper Fee Paid 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  ROBERT EDWIN ORTON IV  Unrepresented  Serve Required (WaitS) 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  JOHN TURNER GRAY ORTON   Unrepresented  Serve Required (WaitS) 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  CLARE CATHERINE GRAY ORTION   Unrepresented  Serve Required (WaitS) 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  NEIL SPELMAN GRAY ORTON   Unrepresented  Serve Required (WaitS) 
Complaint Number: 2
Complaint Type: Sub. Acct. Guardianship
Filing Date: 01/28/2010
Complaint Status: JUDGMENT 03/10/2010

Party Number Party Type Party Name Attorney Party Status
PETITIONER  MARIANNE G ORTON   BRAY, OLIVER W.  First Paper Fee Paid 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  ROBERT EDWIN ORTON IV  Unrepresented  DISPOSED 03/10/2010 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  JOHN TURNER GRAY ORTON   Unrepresented  DISPOSED 03/10/2010 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  CLARE CATHERINE GRAY ORTION   Unrepresented  DISPOSED 03/10/2010 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  NEIL SPELMAN GRAY ORTON   Unrepresented  DISPOSED 03/10/2010 
Complaint Number: 3
Complaint Type: Sub. Acct. Guardianship
Filing Date: 07/31/2013
Complaint Status: JUDGMENT 09/18/2013

Party Number Party Type Party Name Attorney Party Status
PETITIONER  MARIANNE G ORTON   BRAY, OLIVER W.  First Paper Fee Paid 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  ROBERT EDWIN ORTON IV  Unrepresented  DISPOSED 09/18/2013 
MINOR - DEFENDANT  JOHN TURNER GRAY ORTON   Unrepresented  DISPOSED 09/18/2013 
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Obit: 2011 ~ Two Las Lomas graduates killed in Sacramento County car crash

Two Las Lomas graduates killed in Sacramento County car crash

June 3, 2011 17:38 pm · 45 comments
Two Las Lomas High School graduates & a Lincoln man were killed in an overnight accident in Sacramento County.
The two Walnut Creek natives were 18-year-old Christian Bishop and 20-year-old Maurice Waters.
Watch the video above for more information on the crash.

1 June 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Maurice is my boss’ son…such a tragedy 
2 George June 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Speeding, stop sign, drinking, gambeling, speed, no seat belts– yup- sounds mlike Lafayette kids–the rules do not apply to them
3 lady britannia June 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM
These young men were drinking at Jackson Rancheria? Fake id’s, driver’s licenses??? If this is not a prime example of underage drinking and driving and it’s deadly consequences.
Tragic.
4 June 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Sad. . .
5 MyDeathspace June 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM
Sad. Sounds like high speeds and drinking were likely involved. Slow down people!
6 Mad Mom June 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM
So sad. Please…be careful out there and slow down.
7 June 3, 2011 at 6:32 PM
So So sad RIP deepest sympathies to family and friends.
8 City Girl June 3, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Mayor, you didn’t include the link to the video.
9 City Girl June 3, 2011 at 7:05 PM
The video finally loaded after I clicked on comments. Now it’s not there again.
10 MikeT June 3, 2011 at 7:06 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with the familys. The pain they have is more than I hope I ever have.
11 anonamom June 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM
You only have to be 18 to gamble at Jackson Rancheria. They do not serve alcohol! They are out in the boonies, a few miles away from anyplace that does serve alcohol, so if there was drinking involved, they did not get it at Rancheria.
12 anonamom June 3, 2011 at 7:29 PM
George: You win the piss-ant a-hole award.
13 June 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Please remember family and friends will read this, My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of these kids, Remember, you were once young too.
14 Beacon June 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM
George – Pull your head out of your ass and start paying attention. It has nothing to do with where they live or what high school they went to. Most young men think they’re invincible. I know I did when I was 18. It’s just that most of us lived to remember the many stupid things we did. It’s a tragedy that these young men didn’t.
15 June 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Thanks for that information anonamom. I guess gambling and drinking go hand in hand and these guys decided to find the booze. Just because you arrive at 18 and THINK your an adult doesn’t mean that you ARE an adult. So many adults aren’t even so called adults!!
16 George June 3, 2011 at 8:24 PM
@anonamom
I know many cops that worked in Lafayette, WC, Danville, Orinda & other upper class areas-they told me all about it…the parents gave them cars at 16 & the parents were 100% into their social life & the kids did whatever they wanted..when they leave home– they continue partying, drinking & doing stupid things..Karma is a bitch– deal with it
17 I think June 3, 2011 at 9:12 PM
I think they do serve alcohol. Last time I was there they had a bar next to the burger place. They also served alcohol if you were gambling. I haven’t been therd in about a year but you could get drinks.
So sad for the families.
18 anonamom June 3, 2011 at 9:13 PM
George, add sfb pin head to the awards list.
19 Missy June 3, 2011 at 9:21 PM
George you DUMB ASS, I currently work for the Walnut Creek Police Dept I have been employed there for the past 8 years, I do not appreicate you spreading rumors, no one told you no such thing… Get a life you stupid jack ass…
20 June 3, 2011 at 9:26 PM
This is so sad and it comes after the rafting accident a few months ago that involved 2 Las Lomas students.
21 Renee June 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Wow, so sad. Condolences to the families of these young men.
22 Mimi (original) June 3, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Oh no! Oh no! Is this the beginning oh the “senior-itis” tragedies? This recurrent theme is so sad and tragic! My own offspring us a graduating senior and I hold my breath each evening when they don’t arrive home on time. I just want them to survive their graduation celebrations to continue their burgeoning lives. Please, let’s pray for everyone in the class of 2011.
23 quinn June 4, 2011 at 12:19 AM
@George
the DRIVER of the car was 26.
I hope you know your negative attitudes about innocent kids is going to come back to you, and I hope you never have to face this tragedy with your own kids one day, because I bet you won’t too pleased when some ignorant jackass writes on a blog the way you have about these kids.
get a life douchebag.
24 So sad June 4, 2011 at 12:40 AM
This is a terribly tragic occurrence. Three families are forever changed, two young men (and a Lincoln man). My sympathies to all of the families.
25 June 4, 2011 at 7:03 AM
“Please remember family and friends will read this,”
Its a blog people….its their choice to read this.
Also- live fast, play hard….die young
Missy.. it appears you do not work the streets of WC,,,but trust me– the kids there think they are above the law & yes..cops do talk about what goes on with their friends…
26 #1 mommy June 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Christian was my boss is son…Nd he used to work with me so sad that he is gone my prayers go out to all the families….:(
27 The Kid June 4, 2011 at 12:40 PM
I knew both these dudes.
For everyone in this world that says things like “everything is meant to be” is so full of bull its rediculous. ANYTHING can happen in this life. be real. dnt waste it
28 Crystal June 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM
my name is Crystal Waters. Maurice Waters is my brother, and is only younger than me by 10 months. Christian Bishop was a very close friend of both of my brothers and he, as well as his family, are near and dear to my family. First of all to that S0B George, those kids were not “Lafayette Kids.” And even if they were they were human beings who belonged to families who love them. Yes, they are too young to be drinking but they were not in control of that car someone else was. Accidents happen and regardless of the situation any loss is a tragic one so haw dare you speak so carelessly abt those kids. I really hope you are not as heartless as you made yourself look and I pray that if/when it is your sibling or loved one that is up for debate, you think about what you’ve posted and how disrespectful it was to me and my family.
29 Connie Dobbs June 4, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Oh, jeez.
Officer…Missy.
I am all ready to take you seriously.
30 Mother June 4, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Crystal,
Condolences for your family. My son knew your brother and Christian and liked them both. They were good kids. Disregard all the stupid comments. Some people just have no compassion.
31 @ George June 4, 2011 at 9:41 PM
“I know many cops that worked in Lafayette, WC, Danville, Orinda & other upper class areas-they told me all about it…”
This is the Appeal To Authority argumentative fallacy…which basically means you claim “to know” some authority figure(s) on a particular subject, as if that somehow lends credence to what you have to say. It doesn’t. It means you’re full of shit.
32 June 4, 2011 at 10:25 PM
#11 Jackson Rancheria does sell alcohol for sure. Yes it is 18 and over casino but they do sell alcohol.
Sad event. Truely I am sorry for the family and friends BUT they are very lucky their stupidity did not kill somone else. When you break the law there are consequences…why you think we have laws so things like this do not happen (if people were respectful enough to obey them). Speeding, drinking, no seat belts three strikes you’re out…sorry. I am sorry for the family really but there are always consequences to your actions.
33 Jackson Rancheria Rules June 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM
General Casino Rules
Must be 18 years or older to gamble here
No one under 18 allowed in the gaming area
Must show a valid photo identification for entry
No alcohol served or allowed on the premises
No cameras allowed in gaming area
No audio or video equipment allowed
No firearms, drugs, or pets allowed on property
34 June 4, 2011 at 11:51 PM
jess #32,
If you can buy alcohol in that casino I’ll make your car payments for one year.
You really should avoid the X.
35 Crystal June 5, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Thanks @Mother and everyone for your kind words. I am not in any denial that what they were doing was irresposible and dangerous. What I do not like, and I will not be silent about is any attitudes suggesting they deserved death. Death is not something ANYBODY deserves. It is a sad, inevitable part of life. They suffered their consequences in full but never ever say “that’s wat they get.” For those who do not know, Christian Bishop’s funeral will be in Sacramento, CA on Wednesday, June 8th. Maurice’s will be in Union City, CA on Thursday, June 9th. Feel free to contact whomever it may concern for more detailed information
36 Crystal June 5, 2011 at 12:15 PM
P.S.
I apologize if it seems that I’m negelecting the familes of Kevin M. (The sole survivor) and Chris (the driver whom is also deceased). I did not know them and I have not heard any updates. But my heart goes out to those families.
37 Dobey June 5, 2011 at 6:31 PM
George you’re an ignorant and arrogant idiot. “I know many cops in upper class areas they told me… Blah blah blah”
If anything, the parents are older and more mature and educated in the wealthy areas, not young parents “100% into their social lives”
Stop and observe the tragic loss of two kids and stop being a judgmental piece of sh*t
Despite the circumstance, these were young kids. Boys will be boys, they weren’t criminals, they made bad choice as teenagers do, and it got them killed.
You’re worse than scum on the button of my shoe. Deal with it.
38 Krystal T. June 6, 2011 at 2:28 AM
Crystal,
It’s Krystal (Krissy) from New Hope.
I offer many thousands of condolences and prayers to you and the family right now. Find joy in the fact that Maurice knew The Lord and that he’s in a place you me and everyone else is working toward getting to. Know that one day you will see his face again and that he’s with our Heavenly Father. Love you all. See you all Thursday.
Bless you.
39 Robin June 6, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Crystal,
You are brave and strong to write here, and we all appreciate it. Because we are hurting too at the loss of young men, even if we didn’t know them personally. We know how much it hurts the families and as part of the community, we hurt with you. Anyone with a heart feels for your loss, and your family’s. Don’t waste your time with jerks like George. The people who count are here with you, even if they don’t know you, like me. My daughter knew your brother (she’s a good friend of your other brother) and what I know is that everyone who knew or has heard about this (unlike the “Georges” out there), is terribly sad. We all know at any one point in our lives it couldn’t have happened to us as teens or could happen to our teens. You are right, the non-drivers were not in control of that car. And even the driver didn’t deserve this outcome. No one does. We are all lucky to live past mistakes, only some are not as lucky who don’t. Hold onto the good memories of your brother and his friend and know they’re at peace even though this time is hard for you and your families.
40 Amanda June 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM
@“I know many cops that worked in Lafayette, WC, Danville, Orinda & other upper class areas-they told me all about it…”
George you are an ignorant bast****! What how much money or lack there of does not make it remotely ok for you to claim that is why this happened, anyone is capable of making a life changing mistake. I am sure you are no saint!. JEALOUSY is not a valid argument in disrespecting the families that lost loved ones. I pity you! My prayers go out to the families of those involed in this crash!
41 Caryl Robinson June 6, 2011 at 10:43 AM
To make heartless and insensitive comments about this tragedy is inexcusable. Maurice was my husband’s second cousin and we have pictures of him and Marquis along with our grandson Darrell a couple of years ago at his grandmother’s home on the 4th of July. Doug will be there on Wednesday. Stay strong Crystal. Our prayers are with you and your family.
42 HowSad June 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM
What a sad tragedy. I’m so sorry! My deepest condolences to all the families and friends. So Sorry!
As for the comments about “UPPER class” areas. It’s too bad people think that way, it just divides us further. I have known nasty crooked people who are both rich and poor. There are “Upper class” people in ALL areas where we live and breath. Material wealth and geographic area have nothing to do with being classy. Attitude makes us classy.
43 Crystal June 6, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Thanks again everybody for the kind words and support. Hey to Krissy and aunty out there, see u guys soon. Today I just wanted to post that the students of Las Lomas H.S. are going to have a candlelight ceremony for Christian and Maurice tomorrow evening at the school I believe. (Will update). In that time we will not only remember Christian and Maurice, but the 2 fallen Knights who were lost recently in a rafting accident, and the dearly missed Knight who was murdered by his mother on Mt. Diablo last year. All are definately welcome to join.
44 Crystal June 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Candlelight ceremony will commence 8pm and Walnut Heights School T0NIGHT
45 Nanette June 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Love you so much Crystal, this is Nanette from NHBC. Quinton’s mom. I will be there along with my mother sister Davis tonight. God bless you and your mother. All me and my mom could say was all three of you were always smiling and your mom loves you all and it always showed. Maurice was one of my students in my vacation bible school class so funny and always gave me hugs. God Bless.
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OBIT: Concord CA Kevin Flanagan, The First Dead Banker

OBIT: Kevin Flanagan, The First Dead Banker

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Daniel Soong
Pete Bennett 
Outsourcing Deaths? »

Death of American Programmers - clearing a path for hijacking passwords

A Reader Mourns An American Programmer Who Lost His Job -And Took His Life
FROM: Gene Nelson him]

On May 13, The Contra Costa Times reported on an event that should trouble us all-the suicide of Kevin Flanagan, 41. ("Job losses sap morale of workers," by Ellen Lee - elee@cctimes.com) Kevin was not a drug addict, a convict, or a ne'er-do-well; he was a trained computer programmer with years of experience whose job was sent overseas. The Contra Costa Times story reports that "led by the information-technology industry, 3.3 million service jobs and $136 billion in wages will move from the United States to such countries as India and Russia over the next decade or so."

At the same time, the federal government is cooperating with hugely-profitable computer companies to relax H-1b visa restrictions, so thousands more programmers from India, Pakistan, and other impoverished countries can pour into the U.S.-to compete with American programmers like Kevin. In 2002, Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman characterized H-1B visas as a "government subsidy program."

A month ago, Kevin Flanagan found out that he'd be losing his job at the Bank of America's Concord Technology Center. That same day, he took his life-in the parking lot of his former employer.

It wasn't that Flanagan was surprised to lose his job-he'd seen it coming for months, as his father told the paper. Flanagan had watched as veteran co-workers were forced to train newcomers from India-then fired and replaced by the immigrants. One former employee told the CC Times that employees at Concord feel like they're "on death row. Every day you think, 'Is this the day I'm gone?' he said."

Typically, the Contra Costa Times story did not draw the connection between the loss of high-tech jobs and immigration. But one of the story's sources did; Peter Bennett, a refugee from the technology consulting industry, who founded a group called NoMoreH1B.com. On its site, Bennett estimates that "approximately 800,000 highly-skilled U.S. workers are now unemployed as a direct result of Congress' H-1B visa legislation."

The story also gave the impression that the Bank of America was shifting jobs overseas and hiring immigrants to preserve its competitiveness. But the numbers tell a different story-that of a prosperous bank which has let greed trump any sense of patriotism or social responsibility.

The Bank of America (Chairman and CEO Kenneth D. Lewis) is a public company. According to its most recent report to Securities and Exchange Commission (10-Q), the company's first quarter revenues this year were $8.85 billion-up $0.3 billion from the same quarter last year. Data processing expenses consumed only 2.94 percent of revenue-hardly a drain on profits.

But that hasn't stopped Bank of America from using immigrants to undercut American workers. The U.S. Dept. of Labor H-1B website shows that in just two years, the company has imported about 200 technical professionals, mostly managers. Many received low pay for the work they perform-for instance, one "Securities Operations Analyst" who is paid only $38,100 annually.

This is just the tip of the iceberg, since most of the bank's newly imported employees are likely to be contractors who report to the imported managers.

How do I know this? I've read it in press releases from "outsourcing" firms, mostly based in India, with names like as Syntel, Cognizant, Tata (TCS), Exult, HCL Infosys, Wipro, and Satyam-all list Bank of America as a client. Between them, they employ thousands of Non Immigrant Visa (NIV) holders who don't appear in the above Federal tabulations.

In fact, many new Bank of America contractors fail to appear on California or Federal tax rolls at all, since they are paid by foreign firms with foreign currency via the L-1 program. (But they and their families use government services, so U.S. citizen taxpayers pay those bills.)
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Concord city attorney remembered as 'one of the good guys'

Concord city attorney remembered as 'one of the good guys'

By Lisa P. White lwhite@bayareanewsgroup.com
Posted:   10/13/2015 07:41:20 AM PDT
2 Comments Updated:   66 min. ago

LAFAYETTE -- Concord City Attorney Mark Coon's funeral Monday at St. Perpetua Catholic Church drew a large crowd of family, friends and colleagues who recalled him as a kind, humble man who deeply loved his family.

Coon, 55, died last week in an apparent suicide. The shock of his sudden death reverberated far beyond Concord, touching the exclusive club of city attorneys and the larger Bay Area legal community.
The funeral Mass opened with a slideshow of snapshots of Coon as a youngster, on his wedding day, cradling his newborn children and with his family.

My meeting in 2012 with Mr. Coon covered suicides 

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Phone Numbers 
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Four Suicide Deaths
Fall Down Elevator (defendant)
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FAMILY CONNECTED
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In his welcoming remarks, Albany City Attorney Craig Labadie recalled that Coon was unfailingly polite and courteous, possessed a keen intellect, and embodied the concept of public service by trying to do the best for his clients in city government and residents while maintaining high ethical standards. While he excelled in his job, Labadie said, "his real source of happiness was his family."

"I will always remember him as the intelligent, kindhearted, thoughtful person that he was," Labadie said.
Coon was born in New Zealand and spent his early childhood in England. He graduated from UCLA and earned a law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law in 1986. Before joining Concord, Coon worked at the law firms Carroll, Burdick & McDonough and Archer McComas & Lageson in Walnut Creek, where he met his wife, June Bashant. The couple has two children, Nathan, 13, and Lauren, 11.


Coon was hired in 2002 as Concord deputy city attorney. He served as assistant city attorney and senior assistant city attorney before being promoted to city attorney in 2012, replacing Labadie.

The Rev. John Kater said there are two sides to being human -- rejoicing in the great adventure of life and being deeply moved by its hardships.

"Mark embraced the challenge of being human in all its complexity," Kater said.
Although several friends said Coon believed he was fortunate to have built a life with Bashant, she recalled a colleague telling her a few weeks earlier how lucky she was to be married to Coon.

"I was lucky," a tearful Bashant told the gathered mourners. "For 17 years, I had Mark by my side."
Coon was a voracious reader who loved the outdoors and recognized beauty in the small things in life -- from the turning leaves at their Walnut Creek home to the vibrant fish he watched while snorkeling to the breathtaking sunsets at the beach in Carmel, she said. His integrity and character were unimpeachable, Bashant said.

The couple's children were a source of great pride for her husband and are his wonderful legacy, Bashant said. Coon, she added, predicted that Nathan's intelligence would one day land him the top job at Apple and that Lauren would compete at the 2020 summer Olympics as a member of the U.S. gymnastics team.
"They were truly the bright stars in the sky, along with the UCLA Bruins," she said, drawing chuckles from an otherwise somber crowd.

Steve Welch was part of a group of young guys, including Coon, who took hiking and backpacking trips to Yosemite and the Grand Canyon. Welch said he will remember his friend of more than two decades as Coon appeared in a photo from one of those trips, flashing a wide grin at the top of Half Dome.

"He was honest, he was fair, he never bent the rules, he never cut corners," said Welch, an attorney. "He was one of the good guys." Kevin Wong, who developed a close friendship with Coon after their sons started kindergarten at Parkmead Elementary School in Walnut Creek, said he'll miss Coon's wisdom, dry sense of humor and smile that could light up a room.

"Thank you for making me part of your life," said Wong, his voice dissolving into tears. "It's been an honor to be your friend. Please rest in peace."

Lisa P. White covers Concord and Pleasant Hill. Contact her at 925-943-8011. Follow her at Twitter.com/lisa_p_white.
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OBIT: Mark Coon Obituary February 19, 1960 - October 6, 2015

Mark Coon Obituary

Mark S. CoonFebruary 19, 1960 - October 6, 2015
Resident of Walnut Creek


Mark Stephen Coon, age 55, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on October 6, 2015 in Walnut Creek, California. Born on February 19, 1960 in New Zealand, he lived in England in his early years before moving to the States.

Mark leaves behind his beloved wife, June Bashant, two children (ages 13 and 11), brother Jeremy (Wendy), stepmother (Sherri), mother-in-law Patricia, sister-in-law Dawn (Eric), loving nieces and nephews, and countless friends and colleagues who were blessed to know him. He is predeceased by his father Michael and younger brother Sasha.

Mark was the City Attorney for the City of Concord, California. He received his bachelor's degree from UCLA, then his J.D. from Hastings College of the Law in 1986. He started his legal career at Carroll Burdick & McDonough, then joined Archer McComas & Lageson (now Archer Norris) in 1993, where he met and married his wife. He joined the Concord City Attorney's Office in 2002, where he was later promoted to the position of City Attorney of Concord. While there, he established an "Open Door" Policy with the public and City staff, making himself directly accessible to all.

Always the consummate gentleman, Mark was a gentle spirit with the highest of integrity. He loved his family above all. As an attorney, his clients were grateful for his intellect, legal expertise, graciousness, and kind demeanor. Mark was truly a friend to everyone.

Mark enjoyed backpacking with his friends, swimming, cycling, kayaking, and surfing.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette. Arrangements are in the care of Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions be made to an educational fund for the benefit of Mark and June's children, payable to June P. Bashant, and mailed to the Rouda, Feder, Tietjen, McGuinn Law Firm, 44 Montgomery St, Suite 4000, SF, CA 94104, attention Cheree Gonzalez.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 10, 2015
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The following information is from the official records of The State Bar of California.
Bar Number: 99642
Address: 823 Chimalus Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone Number: (650) 387-0540
Fax Number: Not Available
e-mail: kerry.fanwick@gmail.com 
County: Santa Clara
Undergraduate School: Claremont McKenna Coll; Claremont CA
District: District 6
Sections: None Law School: Stanford Univ Law School; Stanford CA

Status History

Effective Date Status Change
Present Not Eligible To Practice Law
7/1/2014 Not Eligible To Practice Law  
12/1/1981 Admitted to The State Bar of California
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  01/11/2007 4:37 PM DEPT. 02  DEFAULT DEPARTMENT WAS CHANGED FROM 33 TO 02.   Not Applicable    
  08/03/2005  CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY MAIL  Not Applicable    
  08/03/2005  JUDGMENT OF DISMISSAL BY THE COURT FILED   Not Applicable    
  07/28/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  HEARING ON OSC RE: DISMISSAL BY THE COURT - Minutes  COMPLETED    
  07/28/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  HEARING ON OSC RE: FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE BY PLAINTIFF - Minutes  COMPLETED    
  07/28/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Minutes  COMPLETED    
  07/20/2005  SCOTT J SAGARIA REMOVED AS AN ATTORNEY ON THIS CASE   Not Applicable    
  07/20/2005  UPDATED CASE TO CHANGE PRO PER UPDATE OF PARTY RICHARD CELEBRINI   Not Applicable    
  07/20/2005  UPDATED CASE TO CHANGE PRO PER UPATE OF PARTY MICHELLE M CELEBRINI   Not Applicable    
  07/20/2005  ORDER GRANTING ATTORNEYS MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL FILED.   Not Applicable    
  06/28/2005 3:30 PM DEPT. 60  HEARING ON MOTION TO/FOR TO BE RELIEVED AS ATTY FOR PLTF FILED BY MICHELLE M CELEBRINI - Minutes  COMPLETED    
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  05/26/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  HEARING ON OSC RE: DISMISSAL BY THE COURT - Minutes  COMPLETED    
  05/26/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  HEARING ON OSC RE: FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE BY PLAINTIFF - Minutes  COMPLETED    
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  05/20/2005  MOTION TO/FOR TO BE RELIEVED AS ATTY FILED BY MICHELLE M CELEBRINI       
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  03/10/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Minutes  Complete    
  02/03/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  HEARING ON OSC RE: FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE BY PLAINTIFF - Minutes  Complete    
  02/03/2005 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Minutes  Complete    
  01/31/2005  REPLY FAX SENT TO ATTY SAMIRA ANSARI RE: REQ TO CO NT 2-3-05 FCMC & OSC DENIED   Not Applicable    
  12/01/2004 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  HEARING ON OSC RE: FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE BY PLAINTIFF - Minutes  Complete    
  12/01/2004 8:30 AM DEPT. 33  CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - Minutes  COMPLETED    
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  10/07/2004  RESPONSIVE DECLARATION OF SAMIRA ANSARI TO OSC RE FAILURE TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE FILED   Not Applicable    
  09/21/2004  HEARING ON OSC WAS SET FOR 10/12/04 AT 9:00 IN DEPT. 33       
  09/21/2004 7:00 AM DEPT. 33  CHECK FOR PROOF OF SERVICE  VACATED    
  07/14/2004  COLOR OF FILE IS PINK   Not Applicable    
  07/14/2004  CASE ENTRY COMPLETE  Not Applicable    
  07/14/2004  CLERK`S TICKLER TO CHECK FOR PROOF OF SERVICE WAS SET FOR 9/21/04 AT 7:00 IN DEPT. 33       
  07/14/2004  CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE WAS SET FOR 12/01/04 AT 8:30 IN DEPT. 33       
  07/14/2004  CASE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO DEPT. 33       
  07/14/2004  CONTINUED RECEIPT  Not Applicable    
  07/14/2004  COMPLAINT FILED. SUMMONS IS ISSUED   Not Applicable    
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