Honoring

Detective Victor Lemus

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

EOW: July 18, 2025 | Age: None | Tour: None

Detective Victor Lemus, Detective William Osborn, and Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around 7:30 a.m. Detective Lemus had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 22 years, assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau. He is survived by his wife, who is also a detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, his three daughters, three sisters, who also served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, and four brothers.

Honoring

Detective William Osborn

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

EOW: July 18, 2025 | Age: None | Tour: 33 Years

Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around 7:30 a.m. Detective Osborn had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 33 years, assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau. He is survived by his wife, who is also a detective with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, four sons, and two daughters.

Honoring

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California

EOW: July 17, 2025 | Age: 40 | Tour: 11 Years

Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was shot and killed in the Division of Adult Parole Operations at 7717 Edgwater Drive in Oakland at 12:48 p.m. Agent Byrd was transported to Highland Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. The shooter, a parolee who was released from prison a week and a half earlier, fled the scene, taking a bus and later stealing a car. He was apprehended and will be charged with first-degree murder. Agent Byrd was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Honoring

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

EOW: July 18, 2025 | Age: None | Tour: 19 Years

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around 7:30 a.m. Detective Kelley-Eklund had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 19 years, assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau. He is survived by his wife and seven children.

Honoring

Assistant Chief Jason McGlone

East Branch Volunteer Fire Department, New York

EOW: July 17, 2025 | Age: 51 | Tour: None

An Upstate New York fire chief was fatally electrocuted while responding to a DWI crash in Delaware County this week, officials confirmed Friday. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the East Branch Fire Department announces the Line of Duty Death of 3rd Assistant Chief Jason McGlone who died of injuries sustained while operating at the scene of an emergency on Thursday,” the department said in a statement. The 51-year-old was responding to a report of a pickup that hit a utility pole on State Highway 30 in the town of Hancock, on the border of northeast Pennsylvania, around 9:30 p.m., according to a New York State Police spokesperson. McGlone, a 25-year volunteer with the department, was driving a rescue pumper to the crash when a low-hanging electrical wire struck the top of the firetruck, per a preliminary investigation. When McGlone exited the truck and touched the metal door while standing on the ground, he was electrocuted, officials said. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, McGlone was pronounced dead at the scene. “His death leaves a void,” Fire Chief Rod Keesler told the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin, remembering his friend as “a well-respected and all-around great guy.” Gov. Kathy Hochul also paid tribute to the volunteer firefighter, who “tragically lost his life” in the line of duty.

Honoring

Chief Michael Phillips

Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department, Texas

EOW: July 5, 2025 | Age: None | Tour: None

The Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Department has announced the 'end of watch' for Chief Michael Phillips. He has been missing since July 5 when he responded to a call for help during a devastating flood in Central Texas. His emergency vehicle was recovered. "He was more than just a friend, mentor, and leader — he was our family. His absence will leave a void in our hearts and our department that cannot be filled. We will honor his legacy and the extraordinary service he gave to our community by continuing to be the first responders he strived for us to be," officers wrote on the department's Facebook page. Phillips, who served the department for nearly three decades, was a mentor, leader and friend. The community has held vigils over the past weeks to honor him.

Honoring

Firefighter Jonathan Ashworth

Beauregard Fire Protection District, Louisiana

EOW: July 16, 2025 | Age: 23 | Tour: None

Fire and rescue crews in Southwest Louisiana are mourning the loss of a firefighter killed while responding to a call. Beauregard Fire Protection District Firefighter Jonathan Ashworth, 23, died of injuries sustained when his 2017 Ford F-150 hit a tree as he was headed to an EMS call. He and Tabitha Ashworth, also a firefighter, were driving in dense fog when he failed to negotiate a turn, and the truck veered off the road where it struck several trees, KPLC reported. Jonathan was pronounced dead at the scene while Tabitha suffered minor injuries. “He was the best person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was an asset to his community, his family, and this department. His smile and distinct voice will be missed,” Beauregard Fire Chief Eric Stracener said in a statement.