Archive for category: Hero of the Month
Corporal Christopher Rich – New Shoreham Police Department
On 9/18/2018 Corporal Christopher Rich of the New Shoreham Police Department was dispatched to a male acting crazy. The suspect was screaming uncontrollably and incoherently. Corporal Rich and another officer followed the subject into a room, where he puts his roommate in a headlock. Police were able to separate the two but the subject became extremely agitated and a physical confrontation occurred. The subject was soaked in sweat and during the fight Corporal Rich's hand slipped off him and into a frameless mirror. Corporal Rich noticed blood pouring out of deep cuts from his hand and with numbness, his right arm and hand became useless. Corporal Rich continued to fight despite this catastrophic injury. The subject was eventually placed in handcuffs and he was able to wrap his hand and apply a tourniquet to stop the profuse bleeding.
Corporal Rich suffered a life changing and likely career ending injury. He has had surgery and physical therapy to help regain function in his hand and more surgeries are planned. He has suffered major setbacks in his personal life and his financial stability is in jeopardy.
Corporal Rich is in need of our moral, spiritual and financial support. Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
Send check by mail to: Our Heroes Fund PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127 (100% of donation goes to Corporal Rich. Please write "Christopher Rich Donation" on the memo line)
Our Heroes Fund PayPal (2.75% of donation retained by PayPal. Please write "Agent Tedesco Donation" in the comments.)
May 20, 2019 /0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfund
Wesley Black – Hartford Vermont Fire Department
Wesley Black, 33, is a member of the Hartford Vermont Fire Department. Before becoming a full-time firefighter, Wes served as a sergeant in the Vermont Army National Guard and saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wes has been diagnosed with stage four colon cancer which he has been battling for the past couple years. He is married and has a 3 year old son. Wes recently testified in the Vermont Legislature about the effects of burn pits and is working hard to raise awareness for veterans. He still works when he can, opposite of his chemo weeks. His cancer is Incurable and they are trying to keep it from spreading more at this point.
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Federal Agent – Department of Energy
A brother Agent from the Department of Energy was critically injured in a traffic accident as the unit returned from training in Oklahoma. The DOE teams have competed in the Connecticut SWAT Challenge and their Agent is still hospitalized and fighting serious back and head trauma. Say a prayer for this warrior and friend.
Federal Agent Killed in Oklahoma Crash
Hero of the Month – January 2019
March 14, 2019 /0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfund
Officer Aimee Krzykowski – Berlin CT Police Department
Officer Aimee Krzykowski is a Berlin Connecticut K9 Police Officer who is valiantly battling breast cancer. She is a 14 year veteran of L/E and someone who is a role model for female officers everywhere. All of us have been touched by Cancer in some form or fashion and we cannot rest until we beat this terrible disease that affects so many of our brothers and sisters in blue. Aimee will not quit nor will she let cancer take her love for life and police work.
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Hero of the Month – November/December 2018
Sergeant Steve Bresciano – Manchester CT Police Department
Sgt. Steve Bresciano is a veteran of the Manchester CT Police Department. He has competed in the Connecticut SWAT Challenge numerous times and been part of the winning CREST team. But now we must support him in his biggest fight ever, and those of us who know Steve, know he once again will be victorious. Steve is battling cancer and we know he has the support of an entire community behind him. He took on a role this last year volunteering for Our Heroes Fund and the Connecticut SWAT Challenge so we are lucky to have him in our ranks.
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Hero of the Month – September 2018
August 27, 2018 /0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfund
Agent Duane Tedesco – U.S. Customs and Border Protection
On August 22, 2018 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agent Duane Tedesco, who is a pilot assigned to the Air and Marine Operations Division, was conducting a surveillance mission during the night hours. The Copilot was in the back of the aircraft conducting surveillance when the aircraft experienced total engine failure. Agent Tedesco immediate declared an emergency and told his Copilot to strap in the back seat. Agent Tedesco contacted the Air Traffic Controller and requested the coordinates for the nearest airport.
Agent Tedesco attempted to glide the plane with no engine to Pittsfield Municipal Airport, however, after gliding approximately seven miles he informed the Copilot to brace for impact. Unfortunately, with no engine and additional modifications for surveillance the plane could not reach the airport. Agent Tedesco knew he was going to crash. Agent Tedesco only had his flight instruments to tell his speed, direction and distance as the plane plunged into the dark of the night. At approximately 100 feet Agent Tedesco observed a row of massive trees. In an attempt to save their lives, Agent Tedesco aggressively adjusted the plane's flaps causing the plane to gain just enough elevation to miss the trees and crash in a clearing.
Agent Tedesco has dedicated his life to the service of our country. Agent Tedesco served as a Police Officer for the City of Waterbury, CT. Agent Tedesco was selected for a special position as a Community Police Office and advanced to the position of Sergeant. After 10 years of Police service, Agent Tedesco continued to service with U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a pilot flying missions for Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies.
The Copilot credits their survival to Agent Tedesco's actions under extreme conditions and believes if not for Agent Tedesco's elite skills they would have both died that night. Agent Tedesco and the Copilot had to be rescued by boat and ATV after crashing in a rugged forest. Agent Tedesco suffered severe eye and facial injuries. Agent Tedesco was airlifted to Boston for emergency eye surgery. The surgeon informed Agent Tedesco that he will need at least five surgeries over the next year and will never have normal vision.
Agent Tedesco has a wife and two young children. Agent Tedesco is the sole provider for his family and this tragic accident will directly impact his family emotionally and financially. Agent Tedesco is stationed in Peru New York and his wife will have to transport him frequently to Boston over the next year for medical treatment. This accident has also negatively affected Agent Tedesco's future retirement earnings as he planned to continue to support his family as a pilot after his service was completed.
Agent Tedesco and his family are in need of our moral, spiritual and financial support. Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
Send check by mail to: Our Heroes Fund PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127 (100% of donation goes to Agent Tedesco's family. Please write "Agent Tedesco Donation" on the memo line)
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Trooper Kevin Miller – CT State Police
On 03/29/2018 at approximately 12:30pm Trooper Kevin Miller was killed in a motor vehicle crash on eastbound I-84 in Tolland. His patrol car collided with the back of a tractor-trailer that was traveling slower than other traffic in the right lane of the interstate. Trooper Miller was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Connecticut State Police for 19 years and was assigned to Troop C. He is survived by two children. Trooper Miller leaves a legacy of sacrifice, service and dedication. He served his country, his state, his town and most importantly, his family and friends. We lost a father, a brother, a son, a Trooper and most of all a loving caring man.
Trooper Miller's family is in need of our moral, spiritual and financial support. Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
Send check by mail to: Our Heroes Fund PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127 (100% of donation goes to Trooper Miller's family. Please write "Trooper Kevin Miller" on the memo line)
Our Heroes Fund PayPal (2.75% of donation retained by PayPal. Please write "Trooper Kevin Miller" in the comments.)
January 10, 2018 /0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfund
Hamilton K. – 3/75th Army Rangers
To all the CSC Family: As many of you know, the 3/75th Army Rangers come every year and compete in the CSC. Well they need our help. Their team leader, Hamilton K. was serving valiantly in Afghanistan on his 15th combat deployment with his fellow Rangers, representing all that is great about the American Warrior, when he was shot in the arm with a 7.62 rifle round. His arm shattered, Hamilton still somehow managed to board an evac helicopter and walk off it once it landed at …an Army hospital. He has since been flown to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to rebuild his arm. One surgery down and more to follow, we want to raise funds to help him and his family as they embark on a grueling recovery. One dollar or one hundred dollars, it doesn't matter, just please donate.
Send check by mail to: Our Heroes Fund PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127 (100% of donation goes to Hamilton's family. Please write "Hamilton K." on the memo line)
Our Heroes Fund PayPal (2.75% of donation retained by PayPal. Please write "Hamilton K. Donation" in the comments.)
Hero of the Month – December 2017
December 15, 2017 /0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfund
Officer Kenneth Copeland – San Marcos Police Department
Officer Kenneth Copeland was shot and killed in the line of duty on the afternoon of December 4, 2017 while serving an arrest warrant in the El Camino Real neighborhood of San Marcos, Texas. Officer Copeland and his fellow officers were ambushed at the assailant's home on Cottonwood Parkway. Officer Copeland was struck several times and despite wearing his bulletproof vest and being immediately transported to Central Texas Medical Center, he succumbed to his wounds.
A 58-year-old veteran of the police department, and dedicated father Ken was beloved by his fellow officers and his family alike. Although, not scheduled to work on the day of the shooting Ken often pulled extra hours to both provide for his four boys and assist his shorthanded department. Ken joined the SMPD in March 1998; Previously, he had worked as a corrections officer in Huntsville, Texas, and San Jose, California. Ken had also served as a deputy sheriff with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Coast Guard, which included duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ken's eldest son, age 14, is wheelchair bound due to spinal bifida. He also has boys age 11 and twins age 10.
Currently Ken's family is in need of our moral, spiritual and financial support. Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
Send check by mail to: San Marcos Police Department, Attention Brenda Pisana, 2300 S. Interstate 35, San Marcos TX, 78666. Make check payable to the San Marcos Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association and write "Ken Copeland" in the memo line
Online at: 100 Club of Central Texas
Send check by mail to: Our Heroes Fund PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127 (100% of donation goes to Ken's family. Please write "Ken Copeland Donation" on the memo line)
Our Heroes Fund PayPal (2.75% of donation retained by PayPal. Please write "Ken Copeland Donation" in the comments.)
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September 1, 2017 /0 Comments/in Hero of the Month /by ourheroesfund
Rich "ROCK" Reddick – Southbridge Police Officer
Rich "ROCK" Reddick was diagnosed with stage three cancer in mid August 2017 that travelled to his lung. Despite being told there could be a long road to full recovery Rich has stayed positive. Rich will begin a series of chemotherapy and radiation treatments in the near future in hopes of eradicating the cancer.
Rich has been a member of the Southbridge Police Department for over 15 years and has been a K9 handler for over 10 years. He is a member of the Southern Worcester County Counter Crime and Drug Task Force and the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement (C.E.M.L.E.C.) K9 Team.
Rich has been known as one of the hardest workers in the Southbridge Police Department and now his family and friends ask that we work hard for him. This illness caught Rich off guard and as a result is currently unable to work. With a family to support, this is added stress that Rich should not have to endure during his recovery. Anyone who knows Rich would agree that if he is able to help, he will, no questions asked. Now we ask, out of the kindness of your hearts, no questions asked, that Rich gets the help he deserves. We are all well aware of todays heavy burdens incurred with health care costs and would like to assist Rich so he can recover without these burdens.
Currently Rich is in need of our moral, spiritual and financial support. Our Heroes Fund will be donating $5,000 to Rich. Please join us in helping Rich in his time of need. Any donation, large or small, would be greatly appreciated.
Send check by mail to: Our Heroes Fund PO Box 270477 West Hartford, CT 06127 (100% of donation goes to Rich. Please write "Rich Reddick Donation" on the memo line)
Our Heroes Fund PayPal (2.75% of donation retained by PayPal. Please write "Rich Reddick Donation" in the comments.)