U. S. First Responders Association

10/13/2026

Happy 251st Birthday U.S. Navy 🎉 ⚓️💚🇺🇸 (some great historical info below) ~ j

10/13/2026

Tragic news out of SD 💔 ... and condolences to loved ones and colleagues of MCSO Deputy Katherine Frank, age 26. (She was shot by suspect Fri and in critical, but sadly passed Mon.) sister and 🖤💙🖤🙏 ~ j

Passing of Deputy Katherine Frank -

The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office announces with profound sadness the passing of Deputy Katherine Frank, age 26, earlier today. Deputy Frank was surrounded by her family and loved ones in her final moments. In her final act of service and generosity, she became an organ donor, continuing to help others even in her passing. Katherine worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary from September 2022 until being hired with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office in June 2024.

Deputy Frank’s death is a significant loss to our agency and to the broader law enforcement community in and around Sioux Falls. She served the citizens of Minnehaha County with professionalism, humility, and dedication. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.

A memorial has been established at the Law Enforcement Center located at 320 W. 4th St., Sioux Falls, SD, for those who wish to pay their respects. The Sheriff’s Office will also continue maintaining a presence at the hospital as we support her family during this difficult time.
Further information regarding funeral services, honors, and departmental arrangements will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

Deputy Frank served with dignity and heart. Her service made a meaningful difference, and her impact will remain with us always.

10/13/2026

FYI for those in Mission, TX area ... USMC Veteran PFC Jack Alexis Shaffer will be honored Friday, Oct 16, 2026, at 10a at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission and the public is invited / encouraged to attend (more below) sir 🇺🇸🙏 ~ j

The public is being invited to honor a United States Marine Corps veteran who will be laid to rest in an unaccompanied veteran burial ceremony this Friday.

Private First Class Jack Alexis Shaffer will be honored Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission.

The Veterans Land Board is asking the community to attend and help ensure this veteran receives the respect and military honors he deserves.

The cemetery is located at 2520 South Inspiration Road in Mission, Texas.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend and help honor PFC Shaffer’s service to our nation.

10/13/2026

Happening today (Tue 13-Oct) in Florida Panhandle at 11am Triangle Chevrolet, INC is having a drive thru hot dog cookout setup for lineman, first responders, and community members to come enjoy while supplies last! (more below in their Monday post) ❤️🤍🩵💛⚡️ ~ j

10/12/2026

Scenes from Naval Station Norfolk honoring the 17 Sailors killed and 37 injured during the terrorist attack on USS Cole (DDG 67) in Yemen 26 years ago today (12-Oct-2000) 💚⚓️🇺🇸 ~ j

10/12/2026

wowzers -- Fri aft FWFD responded to dealership fire then discovered some vehicles were EVs ... 17 hours and 33 minutes later 6 electric SUVs were destroyed and at least 2 others suffered damage (more below) ❤️‍🔥 ~ j

10/12/2026

Officer Brian Santos gets his crip dance on while K9 looks and learn. 😆

Sometimes the sweetest moments happen when no one is expecting them...

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian brothers and sisters ❤️🤍💙💛🍗🥧🇨🇦 ~ j

10/11/2026

Just sayn' . . .