Officer of the Month

Officer of the Month August 2001

Officer Edward Diaz Orlando (FL) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Officer Edward Diaz as the August 2001 Officer of the Month. Officer Diaz is with the Orlando Police Department. He is currently on medical leave. As a child, Eddie Diaz was captivated by police shows

Officer of the Month October 2001

Second Lieutenant Charles J. Hanger Oklahoma Highway Patrol Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has announced the selection of Second Lieutenant Charles J. Hanger as the October 2001 Officer of the Month. Lieutenant Hanger is with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, assigned to the Special Operations/Assigned Criminal Interdiction Unit. Wednesday, April 19th, 1995 began

Officer of the Month June 2001

Second Lieutenant Brian E. Boykin Fairfax County (VA) Police Department Washington, DC—WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Second Lieutenant Brian E. Boykin as its Officer of the Month for June 2001. Lieutenant Boykin serves with the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department. At six years old,

Officer of the Month May 2001

Patrolman William David Peoples Cambridge (OH) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Patrolman William David Peoples as its Officer of the Month for May 2001. Patrolman Peoples serves with the Cambridge, Ohio Police Department. Even as a young boy, Dave, as his family and friends

Officer of the Month for April 2001

Special Agent Kenneth E. Eultgen, J.R. Union Pacific Railroad Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Special Agent Kenneth E. Eultgen, Jr. as its Officer of the Month for April 2001. Special Agent Eultgen is a Senior Instructor with the Union Pacific Railroad Police Department. In

Officer of the Month for March 2001

Trooper Dean Alan Kerklo McKeesport (PA) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Trooper Dean Alan Kerklo as its Officer of the Month for March 2001. The steel mines of Pennsylvania provide employment for many, and although grateful to have work, Dean Kerklo feared that the

Officer of the Month February 2001

Patrolman James C. Woodward East Greenwich (RI) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Patrolman James C. Woodward of the East Greenwich (RI) Police Department as its Officer of the Month for February 2001. Patrolman Woodward is currently assigned to the department’s Patrol Division. James Woodward

Officer of the Month January 2001

Special Agent Lou Ann Henderson Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Anchorage (AK) Field Office Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Special Agent Lou Ann Henderson, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as its Officer of the Month for January 2001. Special Agent Henderson is currently assigned to

Officer of the Month December 2000

Officer Steve Downie Tulsa (OK) Police Department Washington, DC—The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Officer Steve Downie, of the Tulsa (OK) Police Department, as its Officer of the Month for December 2000. Officer Downie is currently assigned to the department’s Mounted Police unit. Like many high school students,

Distinguished Service Award Recipient 2000

Attorney General Janet Reno The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) presented the 2000 Distinguished Service Award to Attorney General Janet Reno, the nation’s chief law enforcement official, for a lifetime of achievements and for her unwavering support of the Memorial and the men and women it honors. The award was presented in Washington,