Eric Speck - Firefighter - Dakota City, Nebraska

Captain Eric Speck, age 38, died in the line of duty in the hospital on June 27, 2016. 

Eric Speck

Captain Speck was a volunteer member of the Dakota City Fire Department in Nebraska. He had 16 years of service.

Dakota City, Nebraska is about 10 miles south of Sioux City, Iowa. 

On June 23, 2016, Eric attended an emergency medical call during which he experienced chest pains. He went to a nearby hospital where it was discovered that he had suffered a heart attack. 

Tragically, on June 27, 2016, while in the hospital, Eric passed away from his medical condition. 

Florian, Patron Saint of
Firefighters, pray for Eric and
for those who have lost him.

The Dakota City Fire Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He had many years of dedicated service. He was always reliable. He was a go-getter. He stood by his comrades. He will be forever remembered.

Eric's loved ones are devastated over his tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Eric is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Joanie, and their two children. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Eric. 

Pray for all who come to the aid of others. Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray that Eric is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Bobby Fulks - a Good Samaritan in Omaha, Nebraska

Bobby Fulks

On July 23, 2015, Bobby Fulks, age 20, was walking with friends across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Just after midnight, Bobby and his friends noticed a man standing on the ledge of the bridge looking as if he was about to jump. 

Bobby Fulks told his friends to stand back as he approached the suicidal man on the ledge. 

The man didn't want any interference and kept saying "Why do you care?". 

Bobby assured the man that he did care and that he wanted to help him to safety.

Not too long ago, Bobby had lost his grandmother, Vonna Fulks, who had died from a heart attack. 

The Good Samaritan comes to the aid
of strangers in distress. 

Bobby said that his grandmother would have helped a stranger because she cared about others and so does he. 

Bobby told the man: "Everything will be alright. You can trust me." 

Bobby was able to convince the man to grab his hand and to come off of the ledge. 

The suicidal man was taken by emergency crews to a local hospital.  He had not taken his depression medication and had wanted to die.

God bless Bobby Fulks. He is a Good Samaritan.

God bless all who come to the aid of strangers. Amen.

Kerrie Orozco - Law Enforcement Fatality - Omaha, Nebraska

Kerrie Orozco (L); Marcus Wheeler (R)

Detective Kerrie Orozco, age 29, died in the line of duty on May 20, 2015, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Detective Orozco was a member of the Omaha Police Department. She had over 7 years of service. She worked in the gang unit.

During the afternoon of May 20, 2015, Kerrie and other members of the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force were attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for a shooting in September of 2014.

The subject opened fire on the officers as they approached a house in Omaha. Kerrie was fatally struck. Members of the task force returned fire, fatally wounding the man.

Kerrie was rushed to a local hospital where tragically she passed away.

Also killed was the suspect, Marcus Wheeler, age 26, who passed away at the same hospital.  It was been reported that Marcus was a gang member who was wanted in connection with another shooting.

Kerrie was on schedule to commence maternity leave shortly.  Her daughter had been born prematurely in February of 2015. Kerrie had delayed her maternity leave until her daughter was able to leave the hospital. 

Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of
the Police, pray for Kerrie and for her
husband and her children who
have lost her. 

 
The Omaha Police Department is in mourning over the death of their sister. She was a friend to all, a popular officer and highly regarded by her peers. She was very much into doing work for charity. She had established a baseball team to help get troubled youths off the streets and away from gang life. She volunteered for years as the baseball coach at the Omaha Boys and Girls Club. Kerrie will be forever remembered.

Kerrie's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Kerrie is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including her husband, Hector; her infant daughter, Olivia Ruth; and her two stepchildren - Natalia (age 8) and Santiago (age 6)

Thank you for your service to the community, Kerrie. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. Amen.

Pray that Kerrie is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Melissa Rodriguez - murdered in Omaha, Nebraska

Melissa Rodriguez, age 19, died on or before August 15, 2013. Her body was found in a cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was murdered. The exact cause of her death has not been revealed as of this posting.

Melissa was living at the home of her parents, about six block from the cemetery.

A couple of weeks ago a warrant had been issued for Mikael D. Lloyd, age 19, Melissa's boyfriend. He had been charged with assaulting her in June during an argument. Melissa's family had worried about her safety, so much so that they called police to report an abusive relationship. Mikael Lloyd has taken in for questioning but not charged in connection with Melissa's death, as of this posting.

Melissa was a current student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, had been a varsity softball player and performer with the dance team at South High School.

Melissa was an honor roll student in High School, was very active and well-liked.

Family members describe Melissa as a really good person with a huge heart. She would help anybody in need. She was a go-getter and determined to succeed. She

Angels of God, pray for Melissa

was helpful and popular.

If you have information about this crime, please call investigators at 402-444-5656 or Crime Stoppers at 402-444-7867.

Melissa is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her mother and father, Angie and Adan Rodriguez.

Pray for justice for Melissa. 

God save us from those who say they love us and then kill us. Amen.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life. Amen.

Pray that Melissa is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.