Blue Lives Lost - Page 7

McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner’s family says support ‘gives you a new respect for humanity’

September 20, 2019

McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Keltner’s family says support ‘gives you a new respect for humanity’

Jacob Keltner, his father Howard says, “wanted to be a soldier or policeman since he could talk.”

Stone County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Michael Stephen was always the 'first guy in, last one out,' chief says

September 20, 2019

Stone County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Michael Stephen was always the 'first guy in, last one out,' chief says

The morning of July 18 “began as about as routine as you can get” for Sgt. Michael Stephen, Arkansas State Police say, with the longtime Stone County Sheriff’s deputy and U.S. Army veteran summoned to a home in Leslie to carry out a domestic welfare check.

Birmingham police Sgt. Wytasha Carter, loved by school communities, was a 'leader' everywhere

September 20, 2019

Birmingham police Sgt. Wytasha Carter, loved by school communities, was a 'leader' everywhere

Everywhere he went, Sgt. Wytasha Carter brought love with him.

California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Moye Jr. had work ethic so 'unparalleled' he almost ticketed his mom

September 20, 2019

California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Moye Jr. had work ethic so 'unparalleled' he almost ticketed his mom

California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Moye Jr. spent so much time working the roads that “he once had a close encounter with his mom,” his former commander remembers.

Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Troy Chisum was 'consummate public servant'

September 20, 2019

Fulton County Sheriff's Deputy Troy Chisum was 'consummate public servant'

Troy Chisum had been a volunteer firefighter. A paramedic. He was a member of the West Central Special Response Team. He'd serve as part of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System's Weapons of Mass Destruction/Special Response Team. And, he served on the force in Fulton County, Illinois.

Midland Police Officer Nathan Heidelberg, at just 28, had become mentor to others

September 20, 2019

Midland Police Officer Nathan Heidelberg, at just 28, had become mentor to others

He was only 28 years old, but Nathan Hayden Heidelberg was already serving as a mentor -- and, at times, a father figure -- for others.

Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan took personal interest in well-being of domestic violence victims

September 20, 2019

Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan took personal interest in well-being of domestic violence victims

For Sacramento Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan, domestic violence calls were particularly important.

Susquehanna Township Police Lt. Robert 'Bo' McCallister persevered despite decades of pain after being shot

September 20, 2019

Susquehanna Township Police Lt. Robert 'Bo' McCallister persevered despite decades of pain after being shot

For more than 20 years, Susquehanna Police Sergeant Robert McCallister dutifully did his police work despite being in pain from a bullet lodged in spine after he was shot by a bank robber.

Puerto Rico Police Department Agent Alfred Sanyet-Perez, father of 8, had memorable laugh and work ethic

September 20, 2019

Puerto Rico Police Department Agent Alfred Sanyet-Perez, father of 8, had memorable laugh and work ethic

Alfred Sanyet-Perez, a 52-year-old father of eight and an agent with the Puerto Rico Police Department, was in a San German store Feb. 15 engaged in just such a perilous operation when things went sideways.

Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette, one of the state's ‘heroes,’ killed pursuing felon, officials say

September 20, 2019

Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette, one of the state's ‘heroes,’ killed pursuing felon, officials say

Alabama’s governor says the state “has lost one of her heroes.”