Tribute to those gone but not forgotton

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 Manong Joe Pacpaco was a member of the Mabini Lodge #610 and training partner for GME Leo Giron 

 Manong Victorino Ton was a member of the General Lim Lodge 

 Manong Jesus Corales was a member of the Caballeros de Dimas Alang Lodge 

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1984 - started with Sifu Fong in Wing Chun and Ted Lucaylucay in JKD/Kali

1986- apprentice instr under Ted

1988-promoted to Si-fu under Fong and associate instr under Ted

1989-promoted to full instr under Ted

1991-promoted to senior instructor under Ted. Also a third degree instructor under Edgar Sulite in LAMECO Escrima

2001 - started with GM Tony in Bahala Na

2010 - graduated in Giron system

2012 - promoted to Guro in Bahala Na ® Martial Arts Association / Giron ® Arnis Escrima

Guro Allen was born on March 3, 1951, and passed away at the age of 71 on January 17, 2023.

Allen is survived by his wife Roasanne Allen, two sons, and two daughters. He had eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also leaving behind his K9 companions Willis and Angel. 

At the age of 12 Allen began taking martial arts instruction which became a life-long passion.  

He graduated from Bel-Air High School in 1969 where he was active in the JROTC program. 

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Allen continued his education at the University of Texas at El Paso where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 1975.

Guro Greg’s lifelong passion and success in martial arts were recognized in 1995 when he was inducted into the EI Paso Boxing and Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

He credited his martial arts training and discipline as providing lessons that served him in all areas of his life.

In 1978 Allen began his career with the EI Paso Police Department in the patrol division. 

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He was later assigned to the training division of the Police Academy where he ensured that all police recruits were well-prepared for the job ahead. 

He was a member of the department's Special Weapons and Tactics or SWAT Team. Allen was then promoted to Sgt. and returned to patrol. He loved being in patrol and called it the backbone of the Police Department. 

He was then put in charge of the Police Tactical Squad to target high-crime areas. After several successful years, He was promoted to Lieutenant and again returned to patrol. He worked the field alongside his officers, and no matter what rank he achieved he was a patrolman at heart and never forgot where he came from.

He continued his successful career with the EI Paso Police Department where he rose through the ranks and served as Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief under then Police Chief Richard Wiles. 

Allen was selected Chief of Police in 2008. He was EI Paso's first black Police Chief as well as EI Paso's longest-serving Chief at the time of his death -15 years. 

Under his leadership, the City of EI Paso was ranked as "The Safest Large City in the Nation" three years in a row, as well as many other years in the top 10. He was loved and admired by his officers for his no-nonsense attitude and strong stance on crime.

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Among his many accomplishments in his decorated career, one of his proudest achievements was creating the Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit. He was an animal lover and lifelong advocate for animals and wanted to ensure that someone was fighting for those animals that could not speak for themselves.

Our dear brother, teacher, warrior and friend Guro “Chief” Greg Allen passed away of unknown causes. 

Guro Greg was the best of us and an inspiration of true Bahala Na “Come What May” spirit. We mourn his passing with pride in the integrity and courage in his LIFE. 

Guro Greg made a positive difference in the world. He fought the wolf at our door so we could sleep in peace. We honor your power brother as knowing you has honored us! 

God Bless Guro Greg Allen 

God Bless Guro Greg Allen

God Bless Guro Greg Allen