Honoring

Police Officer Tyler Lenehan

Elk Grove Police Department, California

EOW: Jan. 21, 2022 | Age: 44 | Tour: 9 years

Police Officer Ty Lenehan was killed when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by a drunk driver on State Highway 99, near 12th Avenue, in Sacramento. The drunk driver was traveling in the wrong direction on the divided highway at about 5:15 am when he struck Officer Lenehan. The man was arrested by members of the California Highway Patrol as he attempted to walk away from the scene. The subject, who had at least one prior DUI arrest, was charged with felony DUI. Officer Lenehan was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Elk Grove Police Department for six years. He had previously served with the Citrus Heights Police Department for four years and the Galt Police Department for two years. Officer Lenehan is survived by his wife, who is an officer with the Sacramento Police Department, and two children.

Honoring

School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson

Lee County School District Police Department, Mississippi

EOW: Jan. 21, 2022 | Age: 58 | Tour: 28 years

School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson succumbed to injuries sustained on January 13th, 2022, when he was struck by a car while directing traffic on Noah Curtis Street in front of Shannon Primary School. He was directing traffic at the end of the school day when a vehicle struck the back of his patrol car, which was then pushed into him. He was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center where he remained on life support until his organs were donated on January 21st, 2022. Officer Patterson also served as the assistant chief of the Verona Police Department and had served in law enforcement for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and several grandchildren.

Honoring

Police Officer Jason Rivera

New York City Police Department, New York

EOW: Jan. 21, 2022 | Age: 22 | Tour: 1 year

Police Officer Jason Rivera and Police Officer Wilbert Mora were shot and killed when they responded with a third officer to the report of a domestic dispute call in an apartment at 119 West 135th Street in Harlem. When the officers arrived at the apartment about 6:30 pm, they spoke with the suspect's mother. Officer Rivera and Officer Mora went to the rear of the apartment to interview the suspect while the third officer stayed with the mother. As the officers approached the door to a bedroom the suspect was in, the suspect opened the door and immediately began to fire at the officers, striking Officer Rivera and Officer Mora. The third officer returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer Rivera and Officer Mora were transported to Harlem Hospital in grave condition. Officer Rivera succumbed to his wounds a short time later. Officer Mora died four days later. Officer Rivera had served with the New York City Police Department for just over a year and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct. He is survived by his wife of three months.

Honoring

Special Agent Anthony Salas

Texas Department of Public Safety - Criminal Investigations Division, Texas

EOW: Jan. 22, 2022 | Age: 37 | Tour: 9 years

Special Agent Anthony Salas was killed in an accident near Eagle Pass, Texas, while conducting joint tactical operations with the United States Border Patrol's BORTAC unit. He was flown to University Hospital in San Antonio where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. Special Agent Salas was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety for nine years and was assigned to the Special Operations Group.

Honoring

Corporal Charles Galloway

Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, Texas

EOW: Jan. 23, 2022 | Age: 47 | Tour: 12 years

Corporal Charles Galloway was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop in the 9100 block of Beechnut Street at about 12:45 am. The driver of the vehicle he stopped exited the car and opened fire, killing Corporal Galloway. The man then fled the scene in his car and was apprehended in Mexico three days later. The suspect has been charged with capital murder. Two of his relatives have also been charged with tampering with evidence. Corporal Galloway had served with the Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 for 12 years and had previously served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He is survived by his daughter and sisters.

Honoring

Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez

Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas

EOW: Jan. 24, 2022 | Age: 45 | Tour: 20 years

Sergeant Ramon Gutierrez was struck and killed by a drunk driver on the East Beltway feeder road near Tidwell Road at about 1:00 am. He was providing an escort for a permitted heavy load and was directing traffic while blocking an exit ramp. The woman drove around his police motorcycle and struck him before fleeing the scene. Another deputy stopped the woman a short distance away and placed her under arrest. She was charged with intoxication manslaughter of a police officer, failure to stop and render aid, and evading arrest/detention in a motor vehicle. Sergeant Gutierrez was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Sergeant Gutierrez had served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 20 years and was assigned to the Vehicular Crimes Division. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Honoring

Police Officer Wilbert Mora

New York City Police Department, New York

EOW: Jan. 25, 2022 | Age: 27 | Tour: 4 years

Police Officer Wilbert Mora and Police Officer Jason Rivera were shot and killed when they responded with a third officer to the report of a domestic dispute call in an apartment at 119 West 135th Street in Harlem. When the officers arrived at the apartment about 6:30 pm, they spoke with the suspect's mother. Officer Rivera and Officer Mora went to the rear of the apartment to interview the suspect while the third officer stayed with the mother. As the officers approached the door to a bedroom the suspect was in, the suspect opened the door and immediately began to fire at the officers, striking Officer Rivera and Officer Mora. The third officer returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer Rivera and Officer Mora were transported to Harlem Hospital in grave condition. Officer Rivera succumbed to his wounds a short time later. Officer Mora remained on life support for four days until his organs could be donated. Officer Mora had served with the New York City Police Department for four years and was assigned to the 32nd Precinct.

Honoring

Corporal Ernest M. Robinson

Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

EOW: Jan. 18, 2022 | Age: 50 | Tour: 27 years

Corporal Ernest Robinson died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at Jail Division I. Corporal Robinson had served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for 27 years. He is survived by his four 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

Paramedic/Firefighter Robert “Bobby” Anthony Jones

Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company, Maryland

EOW: Jan. 20, 2022 | Age: 59 | Tour: None

In December 2021, Paramedic/Firefighter Jones contracted COVID-19 while performing his duties serving the citizens of Carroll County, Maryland. After a hard fight and multiple complications because of the virus, Jones passed away on January 20, 2022.

Honoring

Captain Julian “Skill” Greaves Wilson, Jr.

Fayette County Fire Department, Tennessee

EOW: Jan. 23, 2022 | Age: 59 | Tour: None

On Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, Captain Julian “Skill” Greaves Wilson, Jr. responded to an EMS call with a patient with a known case of COVID-19. He subsequently contracted the virus and passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022.

Honoring

Lieutenant Paul Butrim

Baltimore City Fire Department, Maryland

EOW: Jan. 24, 2022 | Age: 37 | Tour: None

On Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, the Baltimore City Fire Department responded to a fire inside a three story vacant rowhouse in the 200 block of South Stricker Street. Lieutenant Paul Butrim, Acting Lieutenant Kelsey Sadler, Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo, and EMT/Firefighter John McMaster were working to put out the flames inside the structure when a partial collapse occurred. The firefighters became trapped. A mayday was called and the firefighters were removed from the debris. Lieutenant Butrim passed away at the scene. Acting Lieutenant Sadler and Firefighter/Paramedic Lacayo passed away shortly after arrival at the hospital. EMT/Firefighter McMaster has been listed in critical condition. Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler who was Acting Lieutenant that day was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant. Investigation into the incident continues.

Honoring

Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler

Baltimore City Fire Department, Maryland

EOW: Jan. 24, 2022 | Age: 33 | Tour: None

On Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, the Baltimore City Fire Department responded to a fire inside a three story vacant rowhouse in the 200 block of South Stricker Street. Lieutenant Paul Butrim, Acting Lieutenant Kelsey Sadler, Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo, and EMT/Firefighter John McMaster were working to put out the flames inside the structure when a partial collapse occurred. The firefighters became trapped. A mayday was called and the firefighters were removed from the debris. Lieutenant Butrim passed away at the scene. Acting Lieutenant Sadler and Firefighter/Paramedic Lacayo passed away shortly after arrival at the hospital. EMT/Firefighter McMaster has been listed in critical condition. Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler who was Acting Lieutenant that day was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant. Investigation into the incident continues.

Honoring

Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo

Baltimore City Fire Department, Maryland

EOW: Jan. 24, 2022 | Age: 30 | Tour: None

On Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, the Baltimore City Fire Department responded to a fire inside a three story vacant rowhouse in the 200 block of South Stricker Street. Lieutenant Paul Butrim, Acting Lieutenant Kelsey Sadler, Firefighter/Paramedic Kenneth Lacayo, and EMT/Firefighter John McMaster were working to put out the flames inside the structure when a partial collapse occurred. The firefighters became trapped. A mayday was called and the firefighters were removed from the debris. Lieutenant Butrim passed away at the scene. Acting Lieutenant Sadler and Firefighter/Paramedic Lacayo passed away shortly after arrival at the hospital. EMT/Firefighter McMaster has been listed in critical condition. Firefighter/Paramedic Kelsey Sadler who was Acting Lieutenant that day was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant. Investigation into the incident continues.