Fallen Heroes

New Brunswick, NJ – New Jersey State Police Trooper Robert Nagle died in the line of duty on Nov. 26, when he succumbed to cancer that developed following his service at the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on Sep. 11, 2001. Trooper Nagle, 67, had been diagnosed with kidney cancer, which ultimately metastasized to his […]

Scottsburg, IN – Charlestown Police Department Sergeant Benton Bertram died in the line of duty on Wednesday night, after his patrol vehicle crashed into a tree during a vehicle pursuit. According to the Indiana State Police, the incident began at approximately 10:20 p.m., when Sgt. Bertram attempted to stop the driver of a teal-colored 1998 […]

Doral, FL – Miami-Dade Police Department Officer Jermaine Brown died in the line of duty on Wednesday, after he lost control of his department ATV and crashed into a tree. Officer Brown, 46, was patrolling on a canal bank in the southwest area of the county when the crash occurred at approximately 3 p.m., the […]

Bloomington, IN – Indiana University Health Police Department Officer Robert “Rico” Mayberry passed away from unexpected medical complications on Nov. 10, according to his department. Officer Mayberry, 42, was an 18-year veteran of the Indiana University Health Police Department, Sergeant Skylar Luster told Blue Lives Matter. “The loss of our brother and friend hit us […]

Tulare, CA – Tulare Police Department K9 Bane died in the line of duty on Sunday night, when a trio of suspects exchanged gunfire with police after a high-speed chase through the county. K9 Bane’s partner was shot in the arm and torso, but his ballistic vest likely saved his life, the Visalia Times Delta […]

Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) Court Bailiff Officer Cathy Adams died on Dec. 9, after an alleged drunk driver slammed into her vehicle as she and her family were traveling home from a high school football championship. Bailiff Adams’ husband, JSO Officer William “Jack” Adams, was also critically injured during the collision, and […]

Tucson, AZ – Deputy United States Marshal Chase White was murdered in the line of duty on Nov. 29, as he was serving a warrant on a suspect for charges of stalking a law enforcement officer. “This is a tragic night for law enforcement in Tucson and… across the state of Arizona,” Tucson Police Chief […]

Stillwater, MN – Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Jerome “Jerry” Lannon died unexpectedly on Nov. 26. “Our hearts are heavy after losing one of our own yesterday,” the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. “Jerry had a smile for all and called everyone ‘buddy’ or ‘mister.’ We will dearly miss him and thoughts […]

Greenville, NC – Williamston Police Department Lieutenant Anthony “Tony” Bowen passed away on Nov. 27, after battling cancer for several months. Lt. Bowen, 43, was also an instructor at the Pitt Community College’s Law Enforcement Training Division at the time of his death, according to the college. “It is with great sorrow that we announce […]

Gretna, LA – Gretna Deputy Police Chief Anthony Christiana passed away on Nov. 23, following a “brave and valiant” battle with cancer, his department said. Chief Christiana, 58, had served the Gretna Police Department for 37 years, the agency said in a Facebook post. Gretna Mayor Belinda Constant described Chief Christiana as an “incredibly dedicated […]