The Sgt Brandon Mendoza Memorial Foundation

08/02/2026

06/04/2026

Nine heroes. Nine families forever changed.

In May 2026, nine law enforcement officers made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We honor their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting their communities.

May we never forget their names. May we always remember their sacrifice.

End of Watch | May 2026

05/05/2026

It is with deep regret that we inform our followers on the passing of Deputy Thomas LeMay. Prayers to his family both blood and blue. Pictured below is the actual floral arrangement sent on behalf of Brothers Before Others National Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Flower Fund.

05/03/2026

The community of Rosebud and the Rosebud Volunteer Fire Department, Texas was hit with tragedy this weekend (May 2–3, 2026) as their Fire Chief, Caleb Miller, was killed in a tragic UTV (utility task vehicle) accident in Burnet County.

A message from the Rosebud Fire Department

“As we try to find answers to reasons we can’t understand. All we know is we lost more than a fire chief yesterday, we lost a brother, a mentor, and the kind of leader you only get once in a lifetime.

Caleb Miller was genuine, compassionate, and selfless beyond measure. He led with heart, served with pride, and cared for his people like family.

Caleb would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation. He showed us what true service looks like, not just in the firehouse, but in life.

He loved his family fiercely, and he loved this department just as deeply.

His boots may be empty, but his impact will never fade. Rest in peace, Chief. We’ll honor you in every call we run.

Please keep his family, friends, our brothers and sisters in our first responder family that knew him in your prayers as we navigate this world without him.

And to Caleb Miller until we meet again!!”

Rest In Peace, Hero💔🖤

05/03/2026

The 52nd Annual Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. MST on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix.

Watch the livestream at azdps.gov/apomb-memorial and join us as we honor Arizona’s fallen heroes.

05/03/2026

With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of Reserve Deputy Constable Heather Avery of the Jefferson County Constable's Office - Precinct 1, Texas, who tragically died in the line of duty.

End of Watch: Friday, April 24, 2026

Reserve Deputy Constable Heather Avery was killed near mile marker 830 on Interstate 10, in Chambers County, while directing traffic in a construction zone at approximately 8:00 a.m.

Reserve Deputy Constable Avery was helping direct traffic in the outside lane of the interstate, near her patrol vehicle with the emergency lights activated, when a commercial construction truck traveling east struck the rear of the patrol vehicle. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured.

Reserve Deputy Constable Avery had served with the Jefferson County Constable Precinct 1 for four years. Survivors include her husband, daughter, and granddaughter.

Source: The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

05/03/2026

FLORIDA OFFICER’S PRAYERFUL INTERVENTION SAVES MAN ON BRIDGE IN SU***DE CRISIS

Jacksonville police officer Antonio Richardson, who also serves as a pastor, helped save a young man standing on the edge of a bridge ready to take his own life after being asked by fellow officers to speak with him during the crisis response in Jacksonville; Richardson said he spent about 40 minutes talking and praying with the man, explaining he initially arrived to manage traffic but felt compelled to intervene personally, adding that he believed the situation would end with the man’s life being spared, and said that through calm conversation and prayer the individual ultimately stepped back from the edge and did not jump.

04/18/2026

OHP Trooper, Mother, and 4-Year-Old Child Killed After Lost Load From Commercial Vehicle Triggers Crash on I-35

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA — Three people died Wednesday morning on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City after a commercial vehicle lost debris in the roadway, causing a driver to swerve across the center cable barrier and strike an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper traveling in the opposite direction. The trooper, the driver, and a 4-year-old child were all pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash occurred at 11:27 a.m. on April 8, 2026, on I-35 between Britton Road and Hefner Road. A southbound vehicle swerved — believed to be in response to debris shed by a commercial vehicle — and crossed the cable barrier into northbound lanes. The vehicle struck Trooper Vernon Brake, who was traveling northbound. All three died at the scene.

Trooper Brake was a graduate of the 56th OHP Academy in 2006 and had served with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for nearly 20 years. He was assigned to Troop S, the commercial motor vehicle enforcement unit. He is survived by his wife and two children.

"Our department is heartbroken," an OHP spokesperson said. "Our focus right now is on his family."

What Investigators Believe Happened

OHP Trooper Mark Southall said investigators believe a commercial vehicle shed debris onto the southbound lanes shortly before the crash. "At some point, a commercial motor vehicle lost some type of equipment or load or some type of debris onto the roadway," Southall said. It remains unclear whether the southbound driver swerved to avoid the debris directly or to avoid a traffic slowdown caused by it. OHP's Traffic Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.

All lanes of I-35 between Britton Road and Hefner Road closed following the crash. Drivers were urged to use alternate routes.

Public Asked to Help

OHP is asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the commercial vehicle that lost the debris to call OHP Communications at 405-425-2323.