Senior Field Representative Guy Edmonds Shares Why He Serves
Before retiring from corrections, Guy Edmonds began to notice something that many in this profession come to understand all too well — correctional professionals often carry unseen burdens long after their shifts end.
Throughout his career, Guy had been involved in helping others recover and learn coping skills following traumatic events. As time went on, he became increasingly aware that many officers and staff were navigating serious hardships with limited support. Watching the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stand beside the families of those killed in the line of duty left a lasting impression.
“I realized there had to be a bigger presence for those in need,” Guy shared.
After thoughtful conversations with his family and prayerful reflection, Guy felt a clear calling to do more. Becoming a Field Representative with CPOF wasn’t something he sought lightly — it was, as he describes it, an answer to prayer.
Since stepping into the role, Guy has witnessed firsthand the profound impact of the Foundation’s work. While CPOF representatives are often recognized for growing membership, the heart of the role extends far beyond that.
“When individuals are experiencing difficult situations, it is a privilege to be able to offer them comfort,” Guy explained. “Sometimes that means being an ear to listen. Sometimes it means helping them navigate the process of requesting financial support. And sometimes, it means delivering a check — but that’s never just about the check.”
For Guy and fellow representatives, those moments carry weight and responsibility. Delivering assistance often means sitting with individuals and families during some of the hardest moments of their lives — serious medical conditions, the loss of a loved one, displacement due to natural disasters, or the unimaginable loss of a line-of-duty death.
“These relationships change you,” Guy said. “They shape who you are and remind you of the responsibility to truly care.”
One comment shared with Guy recently stayed with him:
“He said something about your heart being too big for your body.”
Guy is quick to redirect that praise — not to himself, but to the entire CPOF team.
“I can’t take credit for that without recognizing the impact we make together. By ‘we,’ I mean the whole team at CPOF. We truly live our motto of ‘Taking Care of Our Own.’”
Stories like Guy’s are a reminder that CPOF’s mission is carried forward by individuals who lead with compassion, presence, and purpose — and who show up when it matters most.