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FALLEN HEROES

A Story Behind Every Name

More than 18,000 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the United States and the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund proudly remembers and honors these fallen law enforcement heroes. Read some of their moving stories of courage and the heroism exhibited by officers who lost their lives while serving and protecting citizens of this country.

These and other fallen heroes, along with the NLEOMF’s Officers of the Month, are featured in the Memorial Fund’s annual calendar, which is available for purchase in the online Gift Shop.



Andrew Barcena
FALLEN HERO (September 2008)
Police Officer A. Andrew Barcena
El Paso Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: September 25, 2004

Just one month after proudly becoming a member of the El Paso Police Department, Police Officer Andrew Barcena and his partner responded to a call involving an intoxicated man who was breaking into a home. The suspect opened fire on the two officers, striking Officer Barcena twice in the thigh. Tragically, Officer Barcena died en route to the hospital. >> read more

Sparkes
FALLEN HERO (August 2008)
Captain Michael Lawrence Sparkes Sr.
Senior Corrections Officer
Los Angeles County Office of Public Safety
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 10, 2004

Captain Michael L. Sparkes, Sr., a 30-year public servant, was taking an early bike ride on a quiet August morning in 2004. That's when two gang members confronted him, intending to commit robbery. Captain Sparkes identified himself as a police officer. But, he didn't stand a chance against the teenagers who were heavily armed with an AK-47 assault rifle. >> read more

FALLEN HERO (July 2008)
Frederick W. Baker
Senior Corrections Officer
New Jersey Department of Corrections
End of Watch: 07/30/1997

Senior Corrections Officer Frederick Baker had spent ten years in the field of law enforcement. He carried out his duties every day at Bayside State Prison with pride. Informing inmates of a change — like a transfer to another cell block — was a routine part of his responsibilities.
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