NH Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Association

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NH Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Association We pledge to all survivors and fallen heroes that we will never forget your commitment and sacrifice

Today we honor Conservation Officer William Mooney of the NH Fish and Game Department.On October 18, 1967 while on patro...
10/18/2026

Today we honor Conservation Officer William Mooney of the NH Fish and Game Department.

On October 18, 1967 while on patrol in the Whittemore Point area of Newfound Lake in Bridgewater he suffered a stroke. He was taken to the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover where he died later that evening from complications relating to the stroke.

Today we honor Officer Michael Briggs of the Manchester NH Police Department. On the morning of October 16, 2006, Office...
10/17/2026

Today we honor Officer Michael Briggs of the Manchester NH Police Department.

On the morning of October 16, 2006, Officer Briggs was shot while attempting to speak with two individuals regarding reports of gunfire during a domestic disturbance on Lake Avenue. Briggs, 35, died on October 17, 2006.

Today we honor Officer James Roche of the Nashua Police Department.On September 23, 1928, he responded to a possible bre...
10/15/2026

Today we honor Officer James Roche of the Nashua Police Department.

On September 23, 1928, he responded to a possible break-in at a residence. When he arrived, Roche saw Thomas Kelly, who was trying a door at the residence. When he turned to blow his police whistle for help, Kelly shot Officer Roche six times. During the melee, Officer Roche fatally shot Kelly, who died that day. Officer Roche died from his wounds on October 15, 1928.

Today we honor Trooper Harold Johnson of the NH State Police and Chief Andrew Malloy of the  Lancaster Police Department...
10/11/2026

Today we honor Trooper Harold Johnson of the NH State Police and Chief Andrew Malloy of the Lancaster Police Department.

On October 11, 1948, after returning from a court hearing in Groveton, the cruiser that Trooper Johnson and Chief Malloy were riding in collided with the side of a Boston and Maine freight train at a crossing.

Trooper Johnson and Chief Malloy died instantly. The driver of the cruiser, Trooper Fred Helms, suffered a concussion and other injuries, but survived the crash.

Today we honor Conservation Officer James Clark of the NH Fish and Game Department.Shortly before his death on October 4...
10/04/2026

Today we honor Conservation Officer James Clark of the NH Fish and Game Department.

Shortly before his death on October 4, 1971, Officer Clark did a three day search and rescue, climbing up and down Mt. Moosilauke and dove for six hours in cold water to unplug a culvert. On an extremely hot day, while stocking pheasant in Alexandria, he returned to his cruiser after completing his task and suffered a heart attack. He died at the Speare Hospital in Plymouth. He was 33 years old.

Today we honor Sergeant James Noyes of the New Hampshire State Police.Sergeant Noyes was on a S.W.A.T. call in Gilford, ...
10/03/2026

Today we honor Sergeant James Noyes of the New Hampshire State Police.

Sergeant Noyes was on a S.W.A.T. call in Gilford, responding to a despondent man who had barricaded himself in his home with a r***e. After many hours of unsuccessful negotiations and in an attempt to save the elderly man from harming himself or others, Sergeant Noyes entered the residence and was met with a fatal gunshot wound that pierced his bulletproof vest. Sergeant Noyes was posthumously awarded the Medal of Valor for his bravery on November 16, 1995, which was presented to his wife.

Today we honor Officer Ralph Miller of the Manchester NH Police Department. On the night of October 2, 1976, Officer Mil...
10/02/2026

Today we honor Officer Ralph Miller of the Manchester NH Police Department.

On the night of October 2, 1976, Officer Miller and Officer Alexander Dougherty went to a house on Hall Street to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance. As the two officers approached the porch, they noticed the silhouette of a person standing behind a screen door. When the officers were approximately twenty feet from the door, at the foot of the porch steps, ashot from a high-powered r***e came from behind the door, hitting Officer Miller in the chest. Officer Dougherty called for assistance on his radio and a teenager was apprehended and charged with the shooting. Officer Miller died shortly after arriving at Catholic Medical Center-East. He was 25 years old.

Today we honor Deputy Donald Callahan of the Merrimack County Sheriff's Office. In Late September of 1993, Deputy Callah...
10/02/2026

Today we honor Deputy Donald Callahan of the Merrimack County Sheriff's Office.

In Late September of 1993, Deputy Callahan was participating in a mandatory physical agility test for the Sheriff’s Department being held at the Memorial Field and Track in Concord, NH.

During the mandatory run exercise Deputy Sherriff Callahan suffered a medical issue and collapsed on the track. He received immediate medical attention to include CPR and he was transported to the Concord Hospital located near the field.

In spite of all medical efforts Deputy Callahan passed away on October 2, 1993. The cause of death was listed as an apparent heart attack while participating in this required physical agility test.

09/18/2026

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Today we honor Sergeant Thomas Kelly of the Derry, NH Police Department.As a 10-year veteran of the Derry Police Departm...
09/17/2026

Today we honor Sergeant Thomas Kelly of the Derry, NH Police Department.

As a 10-year veteran of the Derry Police Department, his last assignment was Administrative Sergeant in charge of training and personnel. Sergeant Kelly died in his sleep as a result of prolonged exposure to lead and toxic gases from a firing range. He was 35 years old.

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