Honoring

Deputy Sheriff William May

Walton County Sheriff's Office, Florida

EOW: April 2, 2025 | Age: 38 | Tour: 6 Years

Deputy Sheriff Will May was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at the Dollar General Market at 10738 US-90 in Defuniak Springs. Around 2:00 p.m., Deputy May arrived at the store and, after talking to the subject, he decided to escort the man out of the store and not arrest him. As soon as they exited the building, the man pulled out a gun and shot Deputy May a few times. Deputy May returned fire and was able to call for back-up. Deputy May was transported to North Okaloosa Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds. One of the bullets went underneath his bulletproof vest, and he passed away over four hours later. The suspect died at the scene. Deputy May was working an overtime shift and was on his way home when he took the disturbance call. He had served with the Walton County Sheriff's Office for over 11 years, the last six of which were as a law enforcement officer. He is survived by his wife, four children, and parents. His mother and father retired from the Walton County Sheriff's Office.

Honoring

Firefighter/EMT Roy Smith

Posey Township Clay County Volunteer Fire Department, Staunton, Indiana

EOW: April 5, 2025 | Age: 60 | Tour: None

Shortly after midnight on April 5, 2025, the Posey Township Clay County Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to motorists (including two children) who became stranded in high water due to heavy storms. While responding to the call in his personal vehicle, Firefighter/EMT Roy Smith lost control of the vehicle on the slippery roadway. The vehicle left the road and struck a tree. Fire and rescue personnel found Firefighter/EMT Smith pinned in the vehicle and extricated him from the wreckage. They administered life saving measures to Firefighter/EMT Smith at the scene and during transport to a local hospital. Despite these efforts, Firefighter/EMT Smith passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Honoring

Firefighter Chevy Gall

Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District, Missouri

EOW: April 4, 2025 | Age: 16 | Tour: None

On April 4, 2025, Firefighter Chevy Gall was involved in a motor vehicle crash while responding to a reported water rescue in his personal vehicle. Firefighter Gall sustained critical injuries and was transported to Mercy Washington Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Honoring

Fire Chief Garry Glenn Moore

Whitewater Fire Protection District, Missouri

EOW: April 2, 2025 | Age: 68 | Tour: None

On April 2, 2025, Fire Chief Garry Moore responded to widespread tornado damage around Delta, Missouri. A short time later, Fire Chief Moore was found unconscious at the scene and later passed away.