Honoring

Senior Police Officer Eric Lindsey

Austin Police Department, Texas

EOW: Dec. 5, 2021 | Age: 45 | Tour: 20 years

Senior Police Officer Eric Lindsey died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving at the Southeast Area Command at 812 Springdale Road in Austin. Officer Lindsey had served with the Austin Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and son. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

Honoring

Detective Joseph Pollack

Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

EOW: Dec. 9, 2021 | Age: 64 | Tour: 39 years

Detective Joe Pollack died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to the impact team that was involved in the arrest and detention of several suspects at 9985 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. One of the suspects tested positive for COVID-19. Detective Pollack was a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran and had served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for over 19 years. He had previously served 20 years with the New York City Police Department and was part of the 9/11 recovery efforts. Detective Pollack is survived by his wife and three children. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

Honoring

Corporal Jack Lee Guthrie, Jr.

Dallas College Police Department, Texas

EOW: Dec. 9, 2021 | Age: 74 | Tour: 18 years

Corporal Jack Gutherie died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while serving at the North Lake Campus at 5001 N MacArthur Boulevard in Irving. Corporal Gutherie was a United States Air Force veteran. He had served with the Dallas College Police Department for over 17 years and had previously served with the Dallas County Constable's Office. He is survived by his two sons and daughter. Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.

Honoring

Deputy Jailer Robert Daniel

Graves County Jail, Kentucky

EOW: Dec. 10, 2021 | Age: 47 | Tour: None

Deputy Jailer Robert Daniel was killed when a large tornado struck a building he was working in while supervising inmates on work release. Deputy Jailer Daniel was supervising seven inmates who were participating in the work release program at the Mayfield Consumer Products' candle factory at 112 Industrial Drive. A large tornado that had tracked over 200 miles across multiple states struck the city of Mayfield. Deputy Daniel guided inmates and employees into the shelter. Almost all 100 people were in the shelter ahead of him when the roof collapsed and killed him and numerous employees. Without the risks that he took to save others, more employees from the factory would have been killed. All seven inmates were rescued from the rubble; however, one escaped after being treated at a local hospital. Dozens of people in multiple states were killed as a result of the tornado. Officer Daniel is survived by his four daughters, three sons, seven grandchildren, two brothers, and father. Officer Daniel will be receiving a "Lifesaving Award" on Saturday, December 18, 2021.

Honoring

Battalion Chief John T. Ruddy

Jersey City Fire Department, New Jersey

EOW: Dec. 8, 2021 | Age: 49 | Tour: None

On Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, Battalion Chief John T. Ruddy responded to numerous fire calls, including two cooking fires and a gas leak. After shift change, he returned home. Approximately 4 hours later, he suffered a heart attack and was immediately rushed to the hospital where he passed away a short time later.