Compy, with no outside financial support, visited schools all around the Central Valley, sharing his knowledge and love for fishing. He encouraged children to get involved in something positive, in hopes to keep them out of trouble.

"Somewhere in life you have to give back," said Compy.

"He has shared his interest and knowledge for fishing with others," said Mary Roca, Mayor of Antioch.

Most recently, Compy has been involved in trying to clean up what lies under the water along one of Antioch's piers. "You know how you've heard the phrase 'everything but the kitchen sink', well even that is in there." Other contents under the water include aluminum boats, refrigerators, and more.

Since finding this out, Compy has been actively trying to raise money, with the support of the city, to clean what is under the water so that children, with their families, will be able to fish without loosing their tackle among the debris. Many local companies, as well as Governor Davis, have donated money to his cause.

Compy has also been involved in a number of different causes and organizations that help to protect the waterways, and fishing in California. He started Citizens For Safe Drinking Water, and served as president for the first two years. "If you get involved, you've got to stay involved," commented Compy.

"He's helped to promote our mission," said Larry Ward, past president of United Anglers, of Compy's ambitions to promote sportfishing.

Due to his extreme involvement to help better the problems of today, Compy has received a number of awards, letters, and recognitions. He was honored before the state senate and assembly for his work with kids. He received a humanitarian award from Kiwanis (Delta Chapter). He received a lifetime achievement award from the United Anglers. He was invited by the Oakland A's to throw the opening pitch of a game. He has also received letters from George Bush, and Betty Ford for his involvement with children, and many more. "I've done the best I could as an individual citizen," he stated.

Compy is also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Antioch, Lodge 175, as well as a member of the California Striped Bass Association.

With all of his volunteering, Compy still finds time to do some fishing on his own. "My wife and I like to go fishing in Shasta; it's one of our favorite places to go," said Compy. He also enjoys the fishing out of Fort Bragg and Emeryville.

He is a fly fisherman at heart, with a passion for striped bass. He also enjoys mooching for salmon in the ocean. He stresses that using light tackle is the way to go.

Overall, Compy has dedicated his life to helping others, which has not gone unnoticed. He has managed to change the lives of others through his volunteering and friendships. "You know how we want to make a difference in this world before we leave it and he's done it," said Roca.