Robert Pitts - Police Officer Fatality - Indiana

Police Officer Robert Pitts, age 45, died in the line of duty on May 4, 2018, at a hospital in Indiana. 

Robert Pitts

Officer Pitts was a member of the Terre Haute Police Department. He had 16 years of service with the Department. He had previously served for 6 years with the Sullivan City Police Department. 

He was known as Rob to his family and friends. 

A homicide had occurred earlier that day. Officer Pitts and other officers were involved in part of the investigation. They approached a suspect's apartment in Terre Haute. The suspect opened fire on the officers. 

Robert was shot by the suspect. He was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he passed away due to his injuries. 

The suspect killed himself inside of the apartment. 

Rob was a 1990 graduate of Sullivan High School, where he ran track. He graduated in 1996 from the Law Enforcement Academy. 

Rob enjoyed fishing, camping, shooting, four-wheeling and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Rob and for
those who have lost him.

The members of the Terre Haute Police Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Rob was a professional who died in the service of his community. He was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.

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

Robert is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including but not limited to his mother and father; his sister and brother; his daughter and two sons; and many others who weep for him. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Robert. 

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 psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

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

Gabriel Conde - U.S. Military Fatality - Afghanistan

Gabriel Conde

Spc. Gabriel D. Conde, age 22, of Loveland, Colorado, died in the line of duty on April 30, 2018, in Tagab District, Afghanistan.

Spc. Conde was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Tragically, Gabriel died as a result of wounds sustained from enemy small arms fire.

The circumstances of his death are under investigation.

Gabriel was serving in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel which is the U.S. military action against terrorism in Afghanistan.

He was known as Gabe to his family and friends.

Gabriel graduated from Berthoud High School in 2014. He attended the Colorado School of Mines for a year and then enlisted in August of 2015. He was deployed to Afghanistan in September of 2017.

Friends stated that Gabriel loved the outdoors, hiking, camping and hunting. He was

Angels of God, pray for Gabriel and for
those who have lost him. 

happy that he was in the military.  He was kind in spirit and helpful to others.

Gabriel's military comrades are in mourning over the death of their young brother. He died in the service of America. He will be forever remembered.

Gabriel's loved ones are devastated by his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He was loved. He will be forever mourned.

Oceans of tears have been shed for Gabriel.

Gabriel is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to America, Gabriel.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die in a foreign land, far from their loved ones.

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

Pray, without ceasing, unto God, for an end to all War. It is enough.

Jesus Cordova - Police Officer Fatality - Arizona

Police Officer Jesus Cordova, age 44, died in the line of duty on April 27, 2018, at a hospital in Tucson, Arizona. 

Jesus Cordova

Officer Cordova was a member of the Nogales Police Department. He had 1 year of service. He had previously served with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.

Nogales is a city of just under 21,000 in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. 

In the mid afternoon, Officer Cordova and other Nogales officers were attempting to apprehend a carjacking suspect in Nogales. The suspect was being pursued by Santa Cruz Deputies.

Officers attempted a traffic stop. The suspect left his vehicle and opened fire on Officer Cordova who was still inside of his vehicle. Jesus was shot several times. 

Jesus was flown to a hospital in Tucson where, tragically, he succumbed to his wounds.

The suspect, David Murillo, age 28, has been charged with murder.

The members of the Nogales Police Department and the members of the Santa Cruz

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Jesus
Cordova and for those
who have lost him.

County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their brother. Jesus was a professional and was an asset to his comrades. He was well-liked and well-respected. He will be forever remembered.

The loved ones of Jesus Cordova are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Jesus is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his expectant fiancee and three children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Jesus. 

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 psychopaths and the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

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

Rogelio Santander - Police Officer Fatality - Dallas, Texas

Police Officer Rogelio Santander, age 27, died in the line of duty on April 25, 2018, at a hospital in Dallas, Texas. 

Rogelio Santander

Officer Santander was a member of the Dallas Police Department. He had 3 years of service. 

On April 24, 2018, Rogelio and two other officers attempted to arrest a shoplifter at a Home Depot store in Dallas. 

An off-duty police officer working security at the store and a store employee had detained the shoplifter and found that he had an outstanding warrant. They requested police back-up. 

Rogelio and another officer arrived on scene and attempted to take the man into custody. The suspect drew a handgun and shot both officers and the store employee, seriously wounding all three. 

The suspect, Armando Juarez, age 29, fled the scene but was apprehended later in the day.

All of the wounded men were rushed to local hospital. 

Tragically, the next day, Officer Santander succumbed to his injuries. 

The members of the Dallas Police Department are in mourning over the death of their

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for
Rogelio and for those who have lost him.

young brother. Rogelio was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.

Rogelio's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Rogelio is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Rogelio.  

Pray for justice for Rogelio.

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

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

Johnathan Dunbar - U.S. Military Fatality - Syria

Master Sgt. Johnathan J. Dunbar, age 36, of Austin, Texas, died in the line of duty on March 30, 2018, in Manbij, Syria. 

Johnathan Dunbar

Master Sgt. Dunbar was assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Johnathan was in the vicinity when an improvised explosive device detonated. 

Tragically, Johnathan was mortally wounded and succumbed to his injuries. 

Tragically, UK Sergeant Matt Tonroe was also killed in the explosion. 

The incident is under investigation. 

Johnathan was serving in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, which is the U.S. Military operation against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Johnathan was born in International Falls, Minnesota, and graduated in 1999 from John B. Connally High School in Austin, Texas. 

He first entered the United States Army as an Infantryman in May of 2005. 

He had previously served deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. 

Johnathan's awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award), the

Angels of God, pray for Johnathan and for
those who have lost him.

Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), the Army Achievement Medal (6th Award), the Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd award), the NATO Medal, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.

Johnathan's military comrades are in mourning over the death of their brother. He died in the service of America. He will be forever remembered.

Johnathan's loved ones are devastated by his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He was loved. He will be forever mourned.

Oceans of tears have been shed for Johnathan. 

Johnathan is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to America, Johnathan. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die in a foreign land, far from their loved ones.

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

Pray, without ceasing, unto God, for an end to all War. It is enough.

Phillip Meacham - Police Officer Fatality - Kentucky

Phillip Meacham

Police Officer Phillip Meacham, age 38, died on March 29, 2018, at at hospital in Kentucky.

Officer Meacham was a member of the Hopkinsville Police Department. He had one year of service with the Department. He had 12 years of service with the Christian County Sheriff's Office.

Phillip was off duty. Just after 5:00 p.m. he was driving in his personal vehicle on a residential street in Hopkinsville, when he was pulled over by a police impersonator. A confrontation occurred in which the impersonator shot Phillip.

Phillip was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.

The shooter, James DeCoursey, age 35, fled the scene and drove to Tennessee where he was located by local officers and U.S. Marshals who shot and killed him.

The members of the Hopkinsville Police Department and the members of the Christian County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their brother. Phillip was one of the good guys. He 

Michael, Patron Saint of
the Police, pray for
Phillip and for those
who have lost him.

will be forever remembered.

Phillip's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Phillip is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and two young children.

Thank you for your service, Phillip.

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 psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

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

Seven United States Airmen killed in Iraq - March 15, 2018

A terrible tragedy occurred in Iraq in the evening hours of March 15, 2018.

Seven United States airmen died when their helicopter crashed near the city of Al-Qa’im in western Iraq.

The men were serving in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, which is the U.S. Military operation against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Tragically deceased are:

Captain Mark K. Weber, age 29, of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Captain Andreas B. O'Keeffe, age 37, of Center Moriches, New York.
Captain Christopher T. Zanetis, age 37, of Long Island City, New York.
Master Sergeant Christopher J. Raguso, age 39, of Commack, New York.
Staff Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs, age 30, of Port Jefferson Station, New York.
Master Sergeant William R. Posch, age 36, of Indialantic, Florida.
Staff Sergeant Carl P. Enis, age 31, of Tallahassee, Florida.

Left to Right:
Top Row: Captain Andreas B. O'Keeffe, Staff Sergeant Carl P. Enis
Mid Row: Captain Mark K. Weber, Staff Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs, Master Sergeant Christopher J. Raguso
Bottom Row: Master Sergeant William R. Posch, Captain Christopher T. Zanetis

Oceans of tears have been shed, and will continue to be shed, for these men.

Thank you for your service to your country, Gentlemen.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die in a foreign country, far from their loved ones. 

Angels of God, pray for Andreas, Carl, Mark, Dashan,
Christopher R., Christopher Z. and William. Pray for
those who have lost them.

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

Pray that each of these men is in Heaven. Pray that each is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray, without ceasing, unto God for an end to all war. It is enough.

Michael Davidson - Firefighter Fatality - New York City

Michael Davidson

Firefighter Michael Davidson, age 37, of Floral Park, Long Island, died in the line of duty on March 22, 2018, at a hospital in Harlem, New York City.

Firefighter Davidson was a member of the New York City Fire Department. He was assigned to Engine Company 69 in Harlem. He had 15 years of service.

A five alarm fire broke out at an empty structure on Saint Nicholas Avenue that was being used as a film set.

Around 11:00 p.m., Michael was operating the fire hose nozzle in the basement of the building. The fire in the vicinity intensified and he was separated from other firefighters.

He was found unconscious and was rushed to a hospital in Harlem where, tragically, he was pronounced deceased.

Two other firefighters were seriously injured fighting this fire.

The incidents are under investigation. 

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

Michael's father is a retired New York City firefighter and Michael's brother is a current New York City firefighter. 

Michael was cited four different times during his time at the department for his bravery while on duty.

The members of the New York City Fire Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Michael was a professional and a valued member of the team. He was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.

Michael's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Michael is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and four young children. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Michael.

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.

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

Scotty Hamilton - Police Officer Fatality - Kentucky

Scotty Hamilton

Police Officer Scotty Hamilton, age 35, died in the line of duty on March 13, 2018, in Pikeville, Kentucky. 

Officer Hamilton was a member of the Pikeville Police Department. He had 12 years of service. 

Pikeville is the county seat of Pike County and has a population of under 7,000. 

After 11:00 p.m., Scotty and a Kentucky State trooper were conducting a criminal patrol in a known drug-dealing area of Pike County.  The officers were searching the area when somehow Scotty was shot in the head. 

Tragically, Scotty succumbed to his injuries at the scene. 

A 55 year old male will be charged with first degree murder. 

Scotty went to Shelby Valley High School in Pike County and graduated in 2001.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Brynlee Hamilton Scholarship Fund, c/o Community Trust Bank, P.O. Box 2947, Pikeville, KY 41502.

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Scotty and
for those who have lost
him.

The members of the Pikeville Police Department are in mourning over the death of their brother. Scotty was humble, respectful, caring, hard-working and had a sense of humor. He will be forever remembered. 

Scotty's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Scotty is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and small child.

Thank you for your service to the community, Scotty. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for Scotty.

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 psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

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

Chris Lawton - Reserve Police Officer - Louisiana

Chris Lawton

Reserve Police Officer Chris Lawton, age 41, died in the line of duty on March 12, 2018, in Louisiana.

Officer Lawton was a reserve officer with the Zachary Police Department. He worked full-time as a Deputy Fire Chief for the Zachary Fire Department. 

Zachary is a city of just under 15,000 located about 16 miles north of Baton Rouge. 

Chris and another officer were attempting to serve a warrant on a man accused of beating his girlfriend. The male subject was spotted in a pick-up truck in Baker, Louisiana. The officers approached the vehicle and the driver pulled away driving directly into Chris. 

Chris was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. 

The driver of the pick-up truck was arrested and has been charged with several crimes including first degree murder. He has a lengthy prior criminal history. 

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

Chris joined the Fire Department in March of 1996 as a volunteer and then became a full-time firefighter in March of 1998. He had been a deputy chief for the last few years and was an arson investigator.

Chris became a volunteer reserve police officer with the Zachary Police Department in 2008, where he worked part-time and without pay for the last decade. 

The members of the Zachary Police and Fire Departments are in mourning over the death of their brother. Chris was a dedicated and professional firefighter. He was a hard worker, a leader and a mentor to others. He loved his family. He will be forever remembered as a hero.

Chris's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Chris is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, Shannon; his daugher, Claire, and his son, Marshall. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Chris. 

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 others. Amen. 

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

David Manning - Sheriff's Deputy Fatality - North Carolina

David Manning

Deputy Sheriff David Manning, age 24, died in the line of duty on March 11, 2018, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Deputy Sheriff Manning was a member of the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. He had 4 months of service.

After 6:00 p.m., David had noticed a traffic violation and was attempting to perform a traffic stop. Between the towns of Tarboro and Pinetops, he lost control of his patrol car on a curve. He collided with a pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction. The vehicle being pursued hit a ditch a short distance away. The driver of that vehicle fled the scene on foot. 

Tragically, David succumbed to his injuries. 

The people in the pickup truck that David's patrol car struck sustained non life threatening injuries.

David had graduated in November of 2017 from basic law enforcement training at Edgecombe Community College. 

The members of the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the

Michael, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for
David and for those who have lost him.

death of their young brother. David will be forever remembered.

David's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He was greatly loved. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

David is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his daughter.

Thank you for your service to the community, David.

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

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