Aaron enjoys helping improve people’s quality of life through his storytelling and promoting a healthy lifestyle. He also loves competing in Crossfit.
“Peace and tranquility — yes. Based on the jobs we do and the chaos that is out there, we wanted something here in our home that was opposite of that,” said William Lopez.
Lopez has been married to Collum since 2013. Lopez built a successful PR agency as Collum rose in the ranks at the Chula Vista Police Department. During an interview two years ago with ABC 10 News Anchor Kimberly Hunt, Collum talked about Lopez. “I am proud of being a part of the LGBTQ community. I am proud of being a law enforcement officer. I am proud of my husband,” said Collum.
“I am not surprised. That is the type of person he is. Any spotlight given to him. He wants to take that and shine it on somebody else,” said Lopez.“This brought us closer together. I saw him light up, spending time with the kids and also bringing other folks down to the orphanages,” said Lopez.The 54-year-old was diagnosed with a rare cancer, soft tissue sarcoma just 5 months ago. It started with pain in his forearm. Collum received a leadership award from University of San Diego.
In honor of Collum's memory, his family requests contributions be made to the Phillip Collum Scholarship Fund.
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