Jackson County First Responder Memorial

08/29/2026

Today we remember Deputy Sheriff Elmer Carter, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty on August 29, 1930.
He is honored on the Jackson County First Responder Memorial.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/2865-deputy-sheriff-elmer-l-carter

08/10/2026

Today we remember Assistant Chief Maddy Clinton of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department who died in the line of duty on August 10, 2018.

Asst. Chief Clinton is honored on the Jackson County First Responder Memorial.

https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/madison-l-clinton-jr/

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!
Wishing you a safe holiday filled with family and friends. Never take our freedoms for granted.

06/14/2026

The flag holds special meaning to those who have been handed a folded one in honor of the fallen.

05/27/2026

05/24/2026

Aaron Westcott was approved as a line of duty death. We will be working on adding his name to our memorial.

Run Announcement - Mile 2,148 (Raiden's 45th Mile)

On Tuesday evening, May 26th, Raiden will be running one mile (weather permitting) carrying the Red Fine Line Flag in honor of fallen Altus Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services (OK) Fire Inspector Aaron L. Wescott.

The run will take place at 6:30PM Hawaii Time in Honolulu, Hawaii, though we encourage folks from across the nation join us by taking a 1-mile walk or run in your own communities to honor this fallen hero.

To contribute to Running 4 Heroes in memory of this hero and help support the flag our runner will carry in their honor, please visit:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/running-4-heroes-2026-initiative

To sponsor a future flag in memory of this hero, please visit:

https://www.finelineflag.com/products/thin-blue-line-flag-running-4-heroes

Please be advised that our runs will continue to be dependent on a First Responder being present.

Please keep the family and agency of this fallen hero in your prayers.

Last Alarm: 2/15/26
Cause: Heart Attack

05/20/2026

Today we remember James “Bud” Thompson, night watchman for the Eldorado Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on this date in 1921.

Mr. Thompson is honored on the Jackson County First Responder Memorial.

05/15/2026

Today we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their communities.
We especially honor those from Jackson County: James Thompson (Eldorado), Otto Holler (Eldorado), Elmer Carter (JCSO), John Henry Hill (Altus), John Barter (OHP), and J.D. Lovett (JCSO).

05/10/2026

Today begins National Police Week. We appreciate our law enforcement officers and the sacrifices made for our communities.

Each May, our nation comes together to honor the courage, sacrifice and dedication of law enforcement officers. Originally established by presidential proclamation President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15th and a week of observances recognizing officers who given their lives in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to serve and protect our communities with dedication and courage.
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National Police week is both a time of solemn remembrance and a celebration of the men and women who serve with integrity and bravery every day. It reminds us that behind every badge is a story of service, sacrifice and family.