Honoring

Firefighter Matthew Dawson

Lubbock Fire Rescue, Texas

EOW: Nov. 26, 2023 | Age: 34 | Tour: None

On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, Firefighter Matthew Dawson and the members of the Lubbock Fire Rescue were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on an interstate highway. While they were on the scene of the crash in the northbound lanes, a southbound vehicle lost control, crossed the median, and struck Firefighter Dawson. He was immediately transported to the hospital where it was determined that he suffered a traumatic brain injury. After 3 years of long-term health challenges, he passed away on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. Lieutenant David Eric Hill from Lubbock Fire Rescue and a police officer also passed away on Jan. 11, 2020, from injuries they sustained in the accident.

Honoring

Sergeant Michael Moran

Cortez Police Department, Colorado

EOW: Nov. 29, 2023 | Age: None | Tour: 11 Years

Sergeant Michael Moran was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of South Broadway and San Juan Drive at about 11:25 am. An occupant of the car shot Sergeant Moran before the suspects fled in the vehicle. Other officers located the two suspects approximately 1-1/2 miles south of the original shooting. One subject was shot and killed after opening fire on officers. A second subject was taken into custody. Sergeant Moran was a U.S. Marine Corps Iraq War veteran and had served with the Cortez Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his two daughters.

Honoring

Sergeant Michael Abbate

Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol

EOW: Nov. 30, 2023 | Age: None | Tour: 10Y 11M

Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix were struck and killed by a drunk driver at 3:23 a.m. off Interstate 15 near D Street in Las Vegas. Sergeant Abbate and Trooper Felix had stopped to check on a driver who appeared to be sleeping in his car. Another vehicle hit them and fled the scene. One officer died at the scene. The other officer was transported to UMC Trauma Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The subject was apprehended six hours later and was charged with two counts of each charge: reckless driving resulting in death, driving under the influence resulting in death, and duty to stop at the scene of an accident involving death. Sergeant Abbate had served with the Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol for almost 11 years.

Honoring

Fire Safety Officer Daniel Potts

Whitney Fire Department, Texas

EOW: Nov. 24, 2023 | Age: 74 | Tour: None

On Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, Safety Officer Daniel Potts was at the fire station. He was getting in his support vehicle to respond to a residential fire when he was found unconscious. He was pronounced deceased at the scene from an apparent heart attack.

Honoring

Trooper Alberto Felix

Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol, Nevada

EOW: Nov. 30, 2023 | Age: None | Tour: 4 Years

Trooper Alberto Felix and Sergeant Michael Abbate were struck and killed by a drunk driver at 3:23 a.m. off Interstate 15 near D Street in Las Vegas. Sergeant Abbate and Trooper Felix had stopped to check on a driver who appeared to be sleeping in his car. Another vehicle hit them and fled the scene. One officer died at the scene. The other officer was transported to UMC Trauma Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The subject was apprehended six hours later and was charged with two counts of each charge: reckless driving resulting in death, driving under the influence resulting in death, and duty to stop at the scene of an accident involving death. Trooper Felix was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Nevada Department of Public Safety - Nevada Highway Patrol for four years. He is survived by his wife and children.