Annual ceremonies at State Capitol to Honor Missouri’s Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Two officers killed in the line of duty during 2009 will be remembered
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Events will be held on April 30 and May 1 at the Law Enforcement Memorial, on the grounds of the State Capitol, to honor Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
On Saturday, May 1, the names of four law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty will be added to the Law Enforcement Memorial Wall, north of the Capitol, overlooking the Missouri River. Two officers killed in the line of duty in 2009, Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Dennis Engelhard and St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Julius Moore, and two officers killed in the past will have plaques bearing their names installed in the wall.
Families of the fallen and law enforcement agencies from across Missouri participate in this annual event by placing wreaths at the memorial wall. Gov. Jay Nixon and Attorney General Chris Koster are both scheduled to make remarks at the solemn ceremony.
On Friday, April 30 a candlelight vigil in honor of all Missouri law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty will be held at the Law Enforcement Memorial.
Due to inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Capitol Rotunda
Members of Springfield Police Department recognized by peers | SPRINGFIELD, MO, MARCH 12, 2010: On February 27th, 2010 the Springfield Police Sergeant’s League sponsored the 6th annual banquet to benefit the Cpl. James Mott Memorial Scholarship Fund to College of the Ozarks. During the banquet the League took the opportunity to honor several of their peers as Corporal of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Civilian Employee of the Year. The honorees are selected from a number of nominated candidates based upon their exemplary service to both the Springfield Police Department and the City of Springfield over the last year. Interim Chief Ron Hartman was on hand to present the awards to the winners. This year’s award recipients are: Corporal of the Year: Cpl. Andrew Barksdale, a 19 year veteran of the Springfield Police Department, is currently assigned to the Uniform Officer Division as a Patrol Corporal. Cpl. Barksdale also spent four months during the year of 2009 filling in as a patrol supervisor. Officer of the Year: Officer Mark Schindler He has been with the Springfield Police Department for 15 years, currently assigned in the Training Unit as Recruiter for the department as well as maintaining the Range. Officer Schindler also returned to being a member of the Special Response Team in a part-time status. Civilian Employee of the Year: Records Shift Leader, Paige Rodgers Paige has been with the Springfield Police Department for 15 years and has worked all this time in our Records Division. She is a great asset with all of her knowledge of State of Missouri laws and is always willing to help anyone. In addition to the recognition of their peers, Missouri Representative, Sarah Lampe, presented each with a House of Representatives Resolution honoring them for their outstanding service to the community. The Springfield Police Sergeants League was formed in 2004 as a benevolent and fraternal organization. Each year the League hosts a benefit banquet to support the Cpl. James Mott Memorial Scholarship fund to College of the Ozarks. In 2003 Cpl. James Mott, a 13 year veteran of the department at that time, collapsed while on duty and later died as the result of a medical condition. The scholarship in his memory established to sponsor a student at College of the Ozarks who is pursuing Law Enforcement related studies. |
 Greene County Deputy Sheriff, Gary McCormack, was killed in the line of duty October 6, 2007 and his family was the first recipient of 100 Club funds.
The second was the family of Monte Ruby, security guard and certified law enforcement officer, who was killed as the results of injuries sustained on August 2, 2008.
Shane Garver
In recognition of Officer Shane Garver for his quick actions on June 1, 2009 when he became aware than an inmate had stopped breathing. Officer Garver acted on his training and immediately called for medical help. If not for the excellent observation and quick action, the inmate’s condition may have worsened and possibly lead to their death.
Andrew Long
In recognition of Officer Andrew Long for his immediate response on November 11, 2009. When an individual’s family members could not reach them using all resources available, they knew something was wrong. When Officer Long could not reach the individual either, forced entry was made on their home. Officer Long found the person in bed suffering from what appeared to be a heart attack and immediately called for medical help. Great job Officer Long.
Brian Archer
In recognition of Officer Brian Archer for his much needed assistance on November 18, 2009. When an individual appeared not breathing, Officer Archer put matters into his own hands and immediately initiated CPR. He continued chest compressions until paramedics arrived to further assess the situation. Without his urgent help, the victim could have faced further complications.
Nathan Branscom
In recognition of Officer Nathan Branscom for his close attention on November 17, 2009 when Officer Branscom took the initiative to check on an inmate and found them attempting to hang themselves with a sheet. Officer Branscom immediately called for medical help and loosened the sheet. Had he not paid close attention to detail in his duties, the inmate could have successfully taken their own life.
Cathy Ussery, Danny Fillmore, James Craigmyle, Jeremy Lynn
In recognition of Officers Cathy Ussery, Danny Fillmore, James Craigmyle, and Jeremy Lynn to their response to a suicide in progress occurring August 16, 2009. With dedication and teamwork, they were able to remove a man that was hanging in his garage and remove the noose from the individual’s neck. If not for their quick actions, this man would have died.
Sanford Du Brul and Darren Phillips
In recognition of Officers Sanford Du Brul and Darren Phillips for their actions on January 26, 2009. Officer Du Brul observed an inmate and informed Officer Phillips of an inmate acting strange. Officer Du Brul then witnessed the inmate attempting to hang himself, and immediately called for help when Officer Phillips made it to the room to successful remove an object from around the inmate’s neck that appeared to be torn boxers. Thank you Officers Du Brul and Phillips for your dedication to your jobs.
Bret Taylor
In recognition of Officer Bret Taylor who was responsible for saving two inmates lives on two different occasions occurring March 26 and April 12 of 2007. When both inmates attempted to take their own lives, Officer Taylor was there to dissolve the situation. Officer Taylor’s quick actions and vigilance has possibly saved both of these inmates lives.
Bryan Pippin and Meggan Hartman
In recognition of Officers Bryan Pippin and Meggan Hartman for their actions during an incident occurring August 15, 2007. When an inmate appeared to attempt to choke themselves with a shoestring, Officers Pippin and Hartman immediately responded to remove the object and get the medical help the inmate needed.
Andrew Long
In recognition of Officer Andrew Long for his heroic actions on June 2, 2007 when he responded to a call about a six year old girl trapped on top of a truck being submerged in water. When Officer Long was informed that Springfield Water Rescue would take thirty minutes to arrive, he risked his own life by entering the water and bringing the little girl back to safety.
Brian Robinson and Curtis Hunt
In recognition of Officers Brian Robinson and Curtis hunt for their heroic actions on January 17, 2007 when they risked their lives entering a home filled with fire and smoke. When informed that a bed-ridden individual was still in the home, both officers quickly made contact with the person and with the help of other agencies, brought everyone to safety.
Toy Hill and Mike Penland
In recognition of Officers Toy Hill and Mike Penland for their quick response to an individual attempting to commit suicide by locking themselves in a garage with a vehicle running. They found the person unconscious and brought him out to safety and immediately called for medical help. Without these officer’s help, the individual could have successfully taken his own life.
Jeremy Grisham and Mike Green
In recognition of Officers Jeremy Grisham and Mike Green for an outstanding job during an event occurring February 14, 2009. When an individual allegedly texted a friend their last statements, these two officers immediately responded to the situation to find the person attempting to kill themselves by inhaling exhaust from a running vehicle in a garage. If it wasn’t for these officers quick response and actions, the individual would have no doubt died.
Aaron Mastroianni
In recognition of Officer Aaron Mastroianni for his skills and quick action during an incident occurring August 20, 2008 when he noticed an inmate choking. He took matters into his own hands and began performing the proper procedures to save the individual’s life. Officer Mastroianni continued to give the inmate medical attention until they appeared to return to normal conditions.
Jo Anne Lovlace
In recognition of Officer Jo Anne Lovlace for her attentiveness to an inmate attempting to hang themselves on October 23, 2007. With Officer Lovlace’s quick action, she was able to loosen the sheet tied around the inmate’s neck and with assistance by other officers, successfully saved the inmate’s life.
John Dowdy and Thomas Clark
In recognition of Officers John Dowdy and Thomas Clark for their quick assistance to an incident occurring January 12, 2007. These officers successfully removed a sheet that an inmate was using to cause themselves harm, and made sure they could not continue to cause themselves anymore harm. Thank you Officers Dowdy and Clark.
Blaine Kennard and Dennis Ewing
In recognition of Officers Blaine Kennard and Dennis Ewing for an outstanding job during an incident occurring March 31, 2004. These officers responded to a situation where an individual tried to take their life by hanging themselves with an extension cord. Both men worked together to cut the cord, get the person down, and call for the medical help the individual needed.
Jeremy Jones and Luke Richter
In recognition of Officers Jeremy Jones an Luke Richter for responding to an incident occurring April 9, 2009 when a motorcyclist appeared to have crashed and was suffering from serious injuries. These officers called for medical help right away and continued to assist the man until they arrived. Without their assistance, the gentleman would have continued to suffer from his injuries or could have been struck by a passing vehicle.
Meggan Hartman
In recognition of Officer Meggan Hartman for her great work for responding to an incident occurring July 21, 2007. When Officer Hartman noticed an inmate tying a sheet around their neck, she immediately responded and called for help. Luckily Officer Hartman made contact with the individual before they could cause further harm.
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