November 2020 End of Watch Monthly Update
October 2020 - 17 Officers Down
While it has taken some time to sort through all the ins and outs of the recent annual End of Watch Memorial Ruck, we are proud to announce that thanks to the amazing turnout and support we were able to raise over twenty thousand dollars! We cannot thank everyone enough for all they did to help the event be such a huge success. These funds are already helping the families of fallen law enforcement officers.
Thank you again to the sponsors, volunteers, and athletes who gave their time and support for the cause. On that note, be on the lookout for one last announcement in next month's newsletter.
While subject to change, October reports show 17 officers down in the line of duty. This has been an unprecedented year regarding officers down in the line of duty. The current count for the year-to-date reflects a total of 241. While I’m not sure what the answer is to this growing number, I know that we at the End of Watch Foundation will remain vigilant in honoring their service to their community and providing assistance where we can.
If you know of a situation where we can help, please let us know through this link.
If you would like to join us in our mission to honor the fallen and support those still on watch by starting a satellite monthly End of Watch Memorial Ruck in your area, please reach out through this link provided. Alternatively, you can join us by simply throwing some weight in your ruck and getting some miles in around your neighborhood. We’ve been seeing your posts and are proud of what you are doing out there.
The goal is to do a mile for each officer down in the line of duty while carrying 20 pounds to match the average weight in duty gear an officer carries on a daily basis. While this is the goal, please adjust the weight and miles to your capabilities.
Thank you for your continued support, look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Take care,
Caleb Cook, President
Monthly Ruck Locations
Northwest Florida
RSVP - Facebook Event
Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola
200 S 10th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32502
Saturday, November 14th
4:00 pm reading of the names.
Step off immediately following.
San Antonio, Texas - San Antonio Rucking Club
RSVP - Facebook Event
Hemisfair Plaza
600 Hemisfair Plaza Way
San Antonio, TX 78205
Saturday, November 14th
4:00 pm reading of the names.
Step off immediately following.
Police Officer
Aubrey Travis Johnson Jr.
End of Watch:
Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Miami Police Department, Florida
Correctional Officer
Donald E. Parker
End of Watch:
Thursday, October 1, 2020.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division, Texas
Sergeant
Dennis R. Oliver, Jr.
End of Watch:
Friday, OCtober 2, 2020.
Highland Village Police Department, Texas
Police Officer
Jacob William Hancher
End of Watch:
Saturday, October 3, 2020.
Myrtle Beach Police Department, South Carolina
Detective
Kevin Dwaine Collins
End of Watch:
Monday, October 5, 2020.
Pine Bluff Police Department, Arkansas
Sheriff
Peter Smith
End of Watch:
Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia
Detective
Curt Holland
End of Watch:
Friday, October 16, 2020.
Commerce City Police Department, Colorado
Major
Rickie A. Groves
End of Watch:
Friday, October 16, 2020.
Kennett Police Department, Missouri
Investigator
Lemuel Delray Bruce
End of Watch:
Friday, October 16, 2020.
Houston Fire Marshal’s Office, Texas
Sergeant
Harry Cohen
End of Watch:
Sunday, October 18, 2020.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, California
Sergeant
Conley Jumper
End of Watch:
Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Greenville County Sheriff’s Office, South Carolina
Sergeant
Harold L. Preston
End of Watch:
Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Houston Police Department, Texas
Police Officer
Alex Arango
End of Watch:
Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Everman Police Department, Texas
Corporal
Adam McMillan
End of Watch:
Friday, October 23, 2020.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff
Raul Gomez
End of Watch:
Monday, October 26, 2020.
Wharton County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
Corporal
Daniel R. Abramovitz
End of Watch:
Friday, October 30, 2020.
Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas
Corporal
Avery Hillman
End of Watch:
Saturday, October 31, 2020.
Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia