Honoring

Assistant Chief Scott Glass

Perryton Fire and EMS, Texas

EOW: Oct. 20, 2024 | Age: 43 | Tour: None

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, Assistant Chief Scott Glass responded to a residential fire. As members were setting up a water supply a vehicle ran over the hose popping a coupling, causing 3 firefighters to fall to the ground. Assistant Chief Glass sustained serious head injuries and was airlifted to Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo. He passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Honoring

Trooper Corey S. Thompsen

Illinois State Police, Illinois

EOW: Oct. 18, 2024 | Age: 28 | Tour: 5 Years

Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County at approximately 3:40 pm. Trooper Thompson was driving eastbound on East Leverett Road when a truck traveling southbound on Country Road 1300E entered the intersection, colliding with Trooper Thompson's police motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver was cited for failure to yield right of way at a stop intersection and no valid driver's license. Trooper Thompsen had served with the Illinois State Police for five years. He is survived by his wife and parents.

Honoring

Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida

EOW: Oct. 12, 2024 | Age: 53 | Tour: 24 Years

Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love's Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic altercation. At 1:20 a.m., Officer McNew stopped at the convenience store and witnessed a man assaulting a female. When he tried to help the woman, the man aimed a gun at him before returning to his car. The subject leaned out of his car window and shot Officer McNew before driving away. Officer McNew was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds. The suspect was arrested in North Carolina the following day. He is charged with murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and aggravated assault with a firearm. Officer McNew had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Honoring

Paramedic Michael Clarke

St. Charles County Ambulance District, Missouri

EOW: Oct. 15, 2024 | Age: 27 | Tour: None

A St. Charles County Ambulance District paramedic was found unresponsive in the station's bunkroom Monday morning. When Paramedic Michael Clarke, 27, didn't respond to the bay to answer a call, his colleague went to look for him, according to Fox2 Now. “The crews at the base were taking care of him until they transported him to Barnes St. Peters, and that team assisted until they pronounced him,” Chief at St. Charles County Ambulance District Kelly Cope said. Clarke had been with district for two years, joining in November 2022. He was known for his friendly and positive attitude. Earlier this year, Clarke and two colleagues received recognition for their lifesaving efforts during a cardiac arrest incident in January. “He was a light in the room anytime you walked in, he always had a great attitude, he was an excellent part of our organization. We cannot certainly replace him. We’ll lean on our own family and try to support his family as best we can. It’s a loss we can’t replace,” Cope said.