Honoring

Lieutenant David J. McShane

New York State Environmental Conservation Police, New York

EOW: Jan. 22, 2024 | Age: 50 | Tour: 22 Years

Lieutenant David McShane died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Lieutenant McShane had served with the New York State Environmental Conservation Police for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, three children, his mother, three sisters, and three brothers.

Honoring

Trooper Jimmy Cenescar

Georgia State Patrol, Georgia

EOW: Jan. 28, 2024 | Age: 28 | Tour: 3 Years

Trooper Jimmy Cenescar was killed in a single-vehicle crash attempting to stop a fleeing motorcycle on Interstate 85 North at 5:39 p.m. While pursuing a motorcycle for a traffic violation, Trooper Cenescar lost control of his patrol vehicle near Old Peachtree Road in Atlanta while maneuvering to avoid putting other drivers in danger. The motorcycle was traveling up to speeds of 140 miles per hour and weaving erratically between lanes. When the motorcycle made another lane split with vehicles in both lanes, Trooper Cenescar took evasive action to avoid the other vehicles, and his vehicle left the road and struck an embankment. He was transported to Northside Gwinnett Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The motorcycle driver continued to flee northbound. The subject was arrested a few days later and charged with felony murder, first-degree homicide, felony fleeing and attempting to elude, and reckless driving. Trooper Cenescar had served with the Georgia State Patrol for one year, assigned to Post 9, Marietta. He previously served with the Atlanta Police Department for two years. He is survived by his parents, sister, three brothers, grandmother, cousins, and fiancée.

Honoring

Sergeant Michael "Zini" Kurinzi

Elizabeth Police Department, New Jersey

EOW: Jan. 27, 2024 | Age: 51 | Tour: 20 Years

Sergeant Mike Kurinzi died as the result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. Sergeant Kurinzi was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Elizabeth Police Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Honoring

Firefighter/EMT Robert “Bobby” Douglas Lewis, Jr.

Vonore Fire Department, Tennessee

EOW: Jan. 25, 2024 | Age: 40 | Tour: None

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, Firefighter/EMT Robert “Bobby” Douglas Lewis, Jr. responded to an EMS call at a residence. The next morning, Jan. 25, 2024, he collapsed at home. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.

Honoring

Firefighter Marques Hudson

Plainfield Fire Department, New Jersey

EOW: Jan. 26, 2024 | Age: 32 | Tour: None

A Plainfield firefighter died while fighting a three-alarm house fire in the city on Friday morning, leading to a flood of tributes from first responders across the Garden State. Marques Hudson died sometime after firefighters were called to a fire on Emerson Avenue, officials said Friday afternoon. He was brought to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital but died after several attempts to revive him failed.

Honoring

Trooper Zachary Fink

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

EOW: Feb. 2, 2024 | Age: 26 | Tour: 3 Years

Trooper Zachary Fink was killed in a vehicle crash during a pursuit on Interstate 95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie at 3:00 a.m. At 2:40 am, the subject was speeding and reckless driving on I-95, and St. Lucie deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Other agencies joined the pursuit when the subject did not stop. The subject made a U-turn on Interstate 95, driving southbound in the northbound lanes on I-95. Trooper Fink initiated a U-turn to stop the vehicle and was struck by a semi-tractor trailer. Trooper Fink was transported to HCA Lawnwood Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was also killed. The pursuit continued, with the subject driving the wrong way on I-95. He eventually crashed and fled on foot. He was apprehended at 8:06 a.m. Trooper Fink had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for three years. He is survived by his mother, father, and fiancée.

Honoring

Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok

Moody County Sheriff's Department, South Dakota

EOW: Feb. 2, 2024 | Age: None | Tour: None

Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle being pursued by the Madison Police Department at 4:12 p.m. Chief Deputy Prorok responded to the call for assistance and was deploying spike strips at South Dakota Highway 34 and 472nd Avenue in Colman. The driver intentionally swerved toward Chief Deputy Prorok, killing him. The subject has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated eluding. Chief Deputy Prorok had served with the Moody County Sheriff's Office for almost eight years. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two daughters.

Honoring

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Tavarus Rivers

Crawford County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

EOW: Feb. 6, 2024 | Age: 40 | Tour: 2 Years

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Rivers was killed in a vehicle crash on Marshall Mill Road, south of Chapman Road in Lizella. At 10:09 p.m., Deputy Rivers was responding to an officer assistance call, traveling southbound, when his patrol car crossed the center line. When he attempted to correct his path, he hit another vehicle. He was transported to Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Deputy Rivers had served with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his two children and fiancée.