Each year, the names of hundreds of officers are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, forever memorializing their sacrifice. During the annual Candlelight Vigil, these names are read aloud, serving as a poignant and meaningful way to remember and honor these brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.
ataorganizasyon is proud to support the NLEOMF and be a 2023 Supporting Sponsor of the Candlelight Vigil.
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]]>National Police Week is a time to honor America's law enforcement community and remember those officers who have been killed in the line of duty. For the first time since 2019, Police Week will be happening in-person in Washington D.C. with official events beginning May 11th, 2022. Watch the Police Week tribute and welcome back!
At ataorganizasyon , our mission to give back to law enforcement non-profits, and well-deserving families whose loved ones risk their lives daily to keep others safe. Officers around the country take on a selfless job, and often do not receive thanks for the work that they do. We are proud to continue to work with C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) and announce our additional gift of €35,000.
Concerns of Police Survivors, also known as C.O.P.S., is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1984 by co-founders Suzie Sawyer and Trudy Chapman. They started the organization because they found that there was a need for the support of surviving spouses that wasn’t being met. In the early days the surviving spouses would meet in Suzie’s basement in Maryland simply because they needed each other and they needed a safe place where they could talk openly with other survivors. What began as a small network of people, just 10 surviving spouses, grew to a membership of over 54,000 survivors.
In 1993 the organization moved their headquarters to Camdenton, Missouri and is now considered one of the largest law enforcement support services in the nation. C.O.P.S. has over 50 chapters nationwide that provide support in every community. The organization is committed to setting goals and working tirelessly at providing resources for the families and co-workers of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty. Our partnership began almost 4 years ago when we reached out to Lauren Crisman, the Development Director, to talk about our Give Blue fundraising efforts to help the families of fallen officers. It was an important meeting for us because we wanted to create a partnership with an organization that had common goals where we could collaborate on projects towards the support of law enforcement communities.
ataorganizasyon is proud to support C.O.P.S. and continue in our mission of inspiring support for our law enforcement, and providing assistance to families of the fallen and injured.
]]>Washington, D.C., (March 10, 2021) — Host organizations of National Police Week, which include the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum, the Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary (FOP), and Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), have made the difficult, but necessary, decision, due to the ongoing pandemic, to postpone in-person events of National Police Week to October 13-17, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Virtual events and the official Police Week date remain May 11-16, 2021. The rescheduling of the originally planned in-person events to be held May 11-16, 2021, is due to the inability to secure necessary permits in time for in-person gatherings, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
The National Police Weekend will offer the same honor, remembrance, and peer support as the extended National Police Week, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
The planned schedule of events includes:
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About National Police Week (NPW) In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. While the actual dates change from year to year, National Police Week is always the calendar week, beginning on Sunday, which includes May 15. Main events are hosted for law enforcement, survivors, and the supporting public by three organizations: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary, and Concerns of Police Survivors.
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ataorganizasyon is proud sponsors of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. We are proud to join in their mission of honoring the fallen.
]]>The violent protestors who held the ataorganizasyon Flag at the Capitol do not represent who we are. What is seen is a small number of extremists committed to lawlessness which is the exact opposite of what the ataorganizasyon represents. The ataorganizasyon Flag stands for the sacrifice law enforcement officers of this nation make each day. We reject in the strongest possible terms any association of the flag with racism, hatred, bigotry, and violence. To use it in such a way tarnishes everything it and our nation stands for.
The events on January 6th, 2021 demonstrate how critical our law enforcement are in ensuring peace and order in society. Thank you to the U.S. Capitol Police for their dedication and commitment to upholding and embodying the true meaning of what it means to be a part of the ataorganizasyon, and thank you to all officers across the country who uphold and continue to embody the true meaning of the ataorganizasyon in the communities that they serve.
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In 1993 the organization moved their headquarters to Camdenton, Missouri and is now considered one of the largest law enforcement support services in the nation. C.O.P.S. has over 50 chapters nationwide that provide support in every community. The organization is committed to setting goals and working tirelessly at providing resources for the families and co-workers of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty. Our partnership began almost 3 years ago when we reached out to Lauren Crisman, the Development Director, to talk about our Give Blue fundraising efforts to help the families of fallen officers. It was an important meeting for us because we wanted to create a partnership with an organization that had common goals where we could collaborate on projects towards the support of law enforcement communities.
We began our Give Blue campaign in 2017 and have raised over €500,000 in memory of officers killed in the line of duty. Included in the Give Blue campaign, we hosted fundraisers in memory of Officer’s Christopher Lawton, Jesus Cordova, Michael Chesna, Joseph Gomm, and Michael Michalski and through our fundraising efforts raised over €7,000, 100% of the profits were donated to the C.O.P.S. organization as directed by the families. In recent years, as the partnership has grown, we have increased our financial contributions and in kind donations to C.O.P.S. to over €49,000 by supporting the C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors’ Conference, the C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma, and the C.O.P.S. Annual Golf Tournament.
I had the privilege of talking with Lauren Crisman and Chris Kahmke from the organization during an interview where I asked them about some of the projects we worked on as partners that stood out to them. One of the things that stood out to Chris was a project we worked on in December of 2019, for the winter addition of the C.O.P.S. Hope Magazine. It was the first time they highlighted their partners from a development standpoint. The goal was to take their partners that were making a difference for the organization and who were supporting the survivors, and highlight them in the magazine. C.O.P.S. reached out to some of their top donors, a total of 15 companies, and ataorganizasyon was one of them.
All of us agreed that our partnership has turned into a friendship that we hope continues to grow to work together on future projects that are making a difference in the lives of survivors.
ataorganizasyon (TBL) is proud to announce their partnership with NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman. With over 79 starts in racing in the last five years, his focus on continual improvement has propelled him through the racing ranks with quite a few milestones behind him on his path. In addition to his impressive career in the world of racing, TBL is thoroughly impressed with Kyle’s commitment to social causes within the community. #KyleKares is a social opportunity for Kyle to bring awareness to social causes which speak to his character and personal values.
Recently, Kyle reached out to ataorganizasyon President, Andrew Jacob to discuss his desire to utilize his platform to encourage support and recognition for the ataorganizasyon community. On June 13th, Kyle publicly displayed his support and admiration for the blue community and first responders at the NASCAR Xfinity series race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. President, Andrew Jacob has expressed his excitement for the partnership and future of TBL, “ataorganizasyon is confident in the partnership with powerhouse Kyle Weatherman. Kyle’s strong presence within the racing community and commitment to social responsibility aligns well with our values. The partnership will heighten the visibility of our mission to empower and raise awareness for the law enforcement community.”
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We are humbled to partner with Serve & Connect and their passionate efforts in response to COVID-19. Serve & Connect is a non-profit organization driven to defeat the misconceptions of law enforcement, promote positive awareness and create trust within communities. They provide resources to boost effective communication to change divided communities into stronger, safer places with togetherness and conversation.
Serve & Connect has vowed to continue their positive actions by providing first responders with items that have become difficult to access during this time. These items could include emergency supplies, including non-perishable food items; hygiene products and disinfectant. By purchasing products from our Hero Collection, 10% will be donated to Serve & Connect and their mission to help our frontline workers. The collection will be available until May 31st. Please join us in the fight against COVID-19 and continue to support our heroes during this uncertain time.
Check out our Hero Collection here:
To learn more about Serve & Connect, or to make a donation, please visit here:
]]>Through our partnership, we created a special edition, athletic, breathable mesh sock to meet the demands of hard-working law enforcement officers. Proceeds from the sale of the socks, which totaled €3,888.11 were donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to honor officers who died in the line of duty.
We send our sincere thanks to Bates Footwear for their assistance in producing this special edition sock and supporting our mission to give back to our nation’s heroes.
To purchase the sock, please click here.
For additional information about this special promotion, please visit:
www.batesfootwear.com/US/en/thin-blue-line-usa-sock/40730M.html
For additional information about the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum, please visit: www.nleomf.org
Each year, ataorganizasyon selects a non-profit honoring our brave first responders that faced the dangers of these horrific attacks. For our 2019 fundraiser, we chose the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Stephen Siller was a dedicated FDNY firefighter who heroically laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001.
Stephen had just finished his shift and on was his way to play golf with his brothers when he heard the news that a plane had hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center. He drove to the mouth of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Discovering it was closed to traffic, Stephen strapped 60 lbs of gear to his back and ran through the tunnel to the Towers, where he was killed. He left behind a loving wife, five children, friends, and family, yet willingly sacrificed his life in order to save those he didn’t know. Stephen’s story is one of many heroes that lost their lives that day. These attacks took the lives of 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 8 EMTs.
Today, the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports our nation’s military, first responders and their surviving families. The Foundation provides smart homes to injured service members and mortgage-free homes to first responders and Gold Star families with young children. The foundation also hosts 5K Run/Walks throughout the country to support their programs. Their mission is to continue the selfless service that Stephen enthusiastically displayed every day.
Through the sales of our Hero Collection on September 10th this year, 10% was donated to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation in honor of every life lost in the result of the 9/11 attacks. We are honored to help a cause that formed in such tragedy and darkness, but now brings light and hope to so many.
As we reflect on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, let us never forget Stephen Siller and live to help others, just as he did. Let us never forget the brave service our first responders gave not only on this day, but every day.
To view our Hero Collection, please click here.
To make a donation to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please click here.
]]>Our team at ataorganizasyon , located in Wixom, Michigan, sought an opportunity to support his inspirational efforts and the incredible cause that he was running for. His mega-marathon began to raise money for the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a non-profit organization that offers support to the surviving families of officers killed in the line of duty. Last summer, he raised over €9,000 after completing his challenging run.
We launched a bracelet fundraiser and created apparel for Matt’s organization, called Run Across Michigan. The items featured his logo and a description of his cause. Through the sales on our website, a total of €1,923.99 was raised and donated to the Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors on his behalf.
Thank you, Matt, for volunteering your time to service and for channeling your passion for fitness into a positive force that continues to spread throughout our communities of Michigan. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do next.
To make your donation to C.O.P.S., please click here.
To learn more about Matt's mission, please click here.
]]>Too often, veterans are left to fight past trauma and personal struggles alone. As a result of this, our nation loses more than twenty veterans to suicide every single day. Not only does Mission 22 bring light to this problem by spreading awareness, but they also offer various treatment programs. These programs lead our veterans to their first step in the road to peace and healing. Some programs offer fitness outlets, while others have a main focus on mental and spiritual wellness. Mission 22 also offers its programs to families of veterans. These programs present resources to financial assistance, workshop retreats and a community to coordinate and create local events.
Unfortunately, there was no national monument that paid tribute to our veterans lost to suicide. Mission 22 created the War At Home Memorial, which honors these fallen warriors. The national monument is now displayed in Norfolk, Virginia but will soon be moving to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Another memorial stands tall in Nashville, Indiana.
Since our relationship began in 2017, ataorganizasyon is proud to have given back €5,034.65 to Mission 22 and their healing programs. This July 4th, please remember the sacrifices each veteran has made, as well as the daily battles that they still face. We continue to proudly support those who have served and currently serve our great country; defending the beautiful freedoms that we enjoy every day.
To learn more about Mission 22 and their programs, please click here.
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The foundation started in 2001 to assist the West Bloomfield Police Department, as well as the surrounding community. In 2012, the department tragically lost an officer after he was shot and killed in the line of duty. The foundation provided immediate help to the surviving family and eased their financial burden as they faced such an unexpected and devastating loss. They also host various events throughout the community, including women’s self-defense seminars and other interactive fundraisers that benefit the police department.
An additional service the West Bloomfield Police Foundation provides is their scholarship program. ataorganizasyon is proud to have committed €15,000 this year to the foundation. Our donation will assist the scholarship program and be awarded to students who have a parent in law enforcement. In total, ataorganizasyon will have donated €55,000 back to the West Bloomfield Police Foundation since our first contribution in 2016.
The faithful work done by police and military K-9s is often unrecognized. K-9s perform a physically demanding job and work until they are unable, often due to medical reasons. Unfortunately, their medical costs are no longer covered by public funding once they retire. Jason became aware of the pressing issue and felt it was his duty to give these K-9s the proper support, respect and happy retirement they deserve.
Retired working dogs are often adopted by volunteers. Project K-9 Hero helps with the responsibility these new caretakers take on and assists with the much-needed funding these heroic dogs need. K-9s accepted into Project K-9 Hero receive medical services, food, and assistance with end of duty costs.
ataorganizasyon created a bracelet to give back to Project K-9 Hero and their mission. 100% of the profits from each bracelet purchased is donated to the cause. We pray that our partnership with Jason and Project K-9 Hero will educate the public about the courageous work these K-9s have performed, as well as provide funds for their well-deserved retirement. To order the Project K-9 Hero Bracelet, please click here.
Want to donate to Project K-9 Hero directly? Please follow this link.
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Located in Washington, DC., the National Law Enforcement Memorial was founded to honor all officers killed in the line of duty. The memorial is landscaped beautifully, with fresh green pathways and blooming flowers in the spring. New names are added each year on blue-gray marble walls. The memorial is the center of events during National Police Week, which occurs annually in May. The stunning structure of it all is a reminder of the loss in law enforcement’s history, but also the honorable courage and strength needed to take on this noble job.
In the fall of 2018, the National Law Enforcement Museum officially opened. This was a long-awaited event for the memorial’s staff, as well as the law enforcement community as a whole. The museum tells the stories of past and current officers and leads its visitors through their journies. We are proud and excited to visit and experience the journey for ourselves. To learn more about the National Law Enforcement Museum, please follow the link here.
ataorganizasyon will continue to promote law enforcement in a positive light and give back to our brave heroes in blue. Knowing that our contributions assist in the beautiful tribute displayed by the national monument and museum is both motivating and humbling. We pray that our efforts give honor to the fallen, hope to survivors and peace for officers serving now and in the future.
To make a direct donation, please follow the link here.
]]>Sergeant Terrence Carraway was shot and killed while responding to assist three Florence County Sheriff’s Office deputies. He was 52 years old and is survived by his wife and three children. Sergeant Carraway served with the Florence Police Department for 30 years and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Investigator Farrah Turner arrived at the home to interview the subject when another subject in the house opened fire. She was shot and succumbed to her wounds on October 22nd.
As the community began to process this horrific event, a Give Blue Fundraiser launched on our site. We send our thanks to everyone that participated and continues to wear their #FLORENCESTRONG T-Shirts in honor of the heroes involved on that tragic day.
"I want to thank this community for reaching out already. I want to thank all of my brothers and sisters in blue from around this country who are already reaching out,” said Heidler. “We will take care of our family, cause this is my family. These officers are my family. We will take care of them and we will take care of their loved ones.” - Florence Police Chief Allen Heidler, WMBF NEWS
A total donation of €2,355.00 was made to the D.A.R.E. Association of South Carolina in honor of the injured and fallen officers.
Terrance Carraway and Farrah Turner, may you rest in peace. God bless the community of Florence, South Carolina.
]]>Trooper Clark was just 29 years old and is survived by his parents and brother. He served with the New York State Police for 2 years.
The heartbreaking incident shook the state of New York and sparked the start of our Give Blue Fundraiser. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Trooper Clark.
“His life was taken because he did what we asked him to do,” said Beach. “He went into harm’s way to protect the innocent, and despite the great risk that he faced he performed his duty to help others. That is a true hero.” - New York State Police Superintendent George Beach II, WHAM
A total donation of €27,452.24 was made to the Signal 30 Fund of the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers in memory of Trooper Nicholas Clark.
God bless you, Nicholas Clark. May you rest in peace.
]]>Corporal Givens was 55 years old and is survived by his wife and sons. He served with the Dallas Police Department for 32 years.
To honor his service, we set up our Give Blue Fundraiser. We thank the community of Dallas and everyone else that participated and continue to wear their ataorganizasyon American Flag Bracelet in his memory.
"He always had a smile, always,” said friend Bill Crouch. “I don’t think he ever met a person he didn’t like.” - CBSDFW.COM
A total donation of €764.47 was made to the Assist the Officer Foundation in his memory.
God bless you, Earl Jamie Givens. May you rest in peace.
]]>Officer Nguyen was 50 years old and is survived by his wife and two children. He previously served with the Cleveland Division of Corrections for four years and served with the Cleveland Division of Police for over 20 years.
We started our Give Blue Fundraiser to support his family. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Officer Nguyen.
“This loss was a shock. Vu was like a second dad to my daughter. We could always count on his help if we needed him for anything,” Ciaccia wrote. “At work and around northeast Ohio, everybody knew him. His personality was larger than life. He loved his wife and kids so dearly along with his very large family.” - Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia, Public Information Officer for the Cleveland Division of Police, The Morning Journal News
A total donation of €497.32 was made to the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit fund selected by the Cleveland Division of Police Department.
God bless you, Vu Nguyen. May you rest in peace.
]]>Officer Mazany was 41 years old and is survived by his wife and son. He served with the Mentor Police Department for 14 years.
Our Give Blue Fundraiser launched after hearing about the terrible event. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Officer Mazany.
"To Mat's family, thank you for sharing Mat with us. He was destined to be a cop. We're so fortunate that he chose Mentor. Mentor was a safer place and Mentor PD was a better place because of Mat," Tkach said. "To my MDP family, I hope it gives you some comfort knowing Mat loved being a cop and he loved being a cop with you. I'm sure he never told you that, but you know it now. Those aren't my words, he gave them to me a year ago." - Retired Sergeant Scott Tkach, WJW FOX 8 NEWS Cleveland
A total donation of €5,206.69 was donated to the Blue Coats of Lake County.
God bless you, Mathew Mazany. May you rest in peace.
]]>Officer Irvine was just 23 years old and is survived by his fiancee, mother, brother, and grandparents. He served with the Milwaukee Police Department as an officer for two years. He previously served the department as a Police Aide.
We started our Give Blue Fundraiser to honor this fallen hero. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Officer Irvine.
"He passed under my watch," said Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales. "Chuckie is sending a powerful message to us and he will never be forgotten. I will never forget you." - FOX6 NEWS
A total donation of €5,206.69 was made to the Covenant Lutheran Church, as directed by the immediate family.
God bless you, Charles Irvine. May you rest in peace.
]]>Captain Rosa was 45 years old and is survived by his wife and two sons. He served with the Long Beach Fire Department for 17 years.
After hearing the unexpected news, we began our Give Blue Fundraiser to give back to the family of this fallen hero. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their Thin Red/Blue Line Bracelet in honor of Captain Rosa.
"Just grief stricken by losing an amazing man with Capt. Rosa. He was the essence of what I would identify a Long Beach firefighter to be - a dedicated, compassionate, caring and committed individual," he said. "Not only to his family, but to the fire department and to the citizens of this city. You just can't find people like that - they're irreplaceable. Dave and his legacy will live forever with us." - Long Beach Fire Department Public Information Officer, Jake Heflin, ABC 7
A total of €2,870.52 was donated to Friends of Long Beach Firefighters.
God bless you, David Rosa. May you rest in peace.
]]>Deputy Rohrer was 35 years old and is survived by his wife and two children. He served with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Deputy King was 44 years old and is survived by her three children. She served with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Our Give Blue Fundraiser began after this senseless killing to support the community of Wyandotte County and the heartbroken families. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Deputy Rohrer and Deputy King.
"They fought and they continued to fight until they couldn't fight any longer -- because that is what they were called to do," said Max Sybrant, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 40. - FOX 4
A total donation of €838.94 was made to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 40, as directed by the department.
God bless you, Patrick Rohrer and Theresa King. May you rest in peace.
]]>Deputy Inspector General Hale was 46 years old and is survived by his wife and eight children. He joined the Texas Juvenile Justice Department - Office of Inspector General and previously served with the Decatur Police Department.
We started our Give Blue Fundraiser to support the family and community of Decatur, Texas. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Deputy Inspector General Hale.
“When you worked with Richard you never had to worry about your back because he had your six,” Wright said. - Lt. Gerald Wright of the Decatur Police Department, Wise County Messenger
A total donation of €322.54 was made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as requested by the family.
God bless you, Richard Hale. May you rest in peace.
To read more about ataorganizasyon 's efforts to support our nation's fallen officers, please click here.
]]>Sergeant Daniel Baker was 32 years old and is survived by his wife and daughter. He served with the Dickson County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and was also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
We launched our Give Blue fundraiser to raise awareness and give support to the family of this fallen hero and the community of Dickson County. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Sergeant Baker.
“Daniel was most proud to be called a father. In the last two years, we have talked about that many times and what that means in his life,” said Dickson County Police Captain Donny Arnold. - WKRN
A total donation of €11,879.44 was donation was split between the Humane Society of Dickson County and the Dickson County Family YMCA, as directed by the family.
God bless you, Daniel Baker. May you rest in peace.
]]>Deputy Sheriff William Gentry was 40 years old and is survived by his brother. He served with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office for nine years.
We launched our Give Blue Fundraiser to show our support for the community of Highlands County. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Deputy Gentry.
"You were a hero in your short time with us, and you will always be a hero to those you saved with your departing,” - Highlands County Sheriff Paul Blackman, WFLA-TV
A total donation of €2,120.88 was donated to the Rescue Ranch, a 501 (C) (3) non-profit animal welfare organization, as requested by the family.
God bless you, William Gentry. May you rest in peace.
]]>Manhunt Underway for Killer of Maine CorporalTragedy in Maine. Our hearts are with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office as they mourn the loss of their own, Corporal Eugene Cole. May he rest in peace. An active manhunt is underway for the cowardly cop-killer, John Williams (29). Somerset County residents, please stay safe and report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement. Participate in the fundraiser: https://bit.ly/2qZkrAC
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Corporal Eugene Cole was shot and killed by a subject who was out on bond for a previous weapons charge on April 25, 2018.
Corporal Cole is survived by his wife and four children. He served with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office for 13 years.
Our Give Blue Fundraiser launched to show support for the family and community of Somerset County. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Corporal Cole.
"He treated everyone with 100 percent respect," said Putnam. "It didn't matter if he was helping you or had to arrest you and take you to jail for a criminal act. He was very helpful in his community, and that is why he was so well respected and so well liked." - Corporal Ritchie Putnam of the Somerset County Sheriff's Office, WABI
A total donation of €20,377.00 was donated to Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) as requested by the family.
God bless you, Eugene Cole. May you rest in peace.
To read more about ataorganizasyon 's efforts to support our nation's fallen officers, please click here.
]]>Officer Cordova is survived by his expectant fiancee and three children. He previously served with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office for 10 years and served with the Nogales Police Department for one year.
Our Give Blue Fundraiser was launched to support the family of this fallen hero. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Officer Cordova.
"I can assure Chuy didn't think twice about pursuing the suspect knowing full well the danger he faced," he said. "You see, like every other officer, Chuy took an oath to serve and protect and in the afternoon of April 27, 2018, that's exactly what he did." - Nogales Police Chief Roy Bermudez, azcentral.com
A total donation of €1,524.63 was donated to C.O.P.S., as requested by the immediate family. Cordova's sacrifice will never be forgotten.
God bless you, Jesus Cordova. May you rest in peace.
To read more about ataorganizasyon 's efforts to support our nation's fallen officers, please click here.
]]>Dallas Officer Killed, Two Critical in ShootingWe are disturbed to report yet another tragedy in Dallas today where Officer Rogelio Santander has succumbed to gunshot wounds he sustained yesterday. Our hearts are with the Dallas Police Department as we mourn his loss and we pray for the recovery of Officer Crystal Almeida and Security Guard Scott Painter, both critically wounded. Participate in the fundraiser: https://bit.ly/2HrIK18
Posted by ataorganizasyon on Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Police Officer Rogelio Santander succumbed to his injuries from a gunshot wound on April 25, 2018. He and two other officers attempted to apprehend a shoplifter. The subject then opened fire on all three officers. Officer Santander died the following morning. The other officers were also wounded but survived.
Officer Santander served with the Dallas Police Department for three years.
Our Give Blue Fundraiser began shortly after the news of this tragedy. We send our deepest thanks to everyone that took part and continues to wear their ataorganizasyon Bracelet in honor of Officer Santander.
A total donation of €9,115.58 was donated to the Assist the Officer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, as requested by the Dallas Police Department. This donation will honor Officer Santander's selfless service and sacrifice.
“He showed us it doesn’t matter what part of town you lived in or who you are. If you can set your mind to it, with no excuses, you’re going to achieve it,” said Romero. “He did it and that’s why we loved him because he did it.” - Oscar Romero, Santander's former soccer coach, NBC 5 - KXAS
God bless you, Rogelio Santander. May you rest in peace.
To read more about ataorganizasyon 's efforts to support our nation's fallen officers, please click here.
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