Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Honoring Gabrielle Lewis: Standing with Officer William Lewis and His Family
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission of Taking Care of Our Own extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the lives of the families who stand behind those who serve. It is with heavy hearts that we share the story of Corrections Officer I William Lewis of the Ozark Corrections Center, […]
Standing Strong Together: Supporting Sergeant Robyn Jordan and Her Family
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission has always been clear—Taking Care of Our Own. Every day, we stand beside correctional professionals and their families during life’s most difficult moments, ensuring they never have to face hardship alone. Recently, the Foundation had the honor of providing support to Sergeant Robyn Jordan of the Northeast […]
Taking Care of Our Own: Honoring Sergeant David E. Holcombe
On April 5, 2026, the corrections community lost one of its own with the sudden passing of Sergeant David Eugene Holcombe following a heart attack. He was 50 years old. Sergeant Holcombe served at Tyger River Correctional Institution in South Carolina, where he dedicated his career to the safety, security, and well-being of others. Those […]
Standing Beside the Martinez Family
When the call came in on March 11, 2026, it was clear that Sergeant Rique Martinez and his family were facing a battle no parent should ever have to endure. Sergeant Martinez, who serves at the Howard McLeod Correctional Center in Oklahoma, is a devoted father to eight children, all under the age of 14. […]
Standing Strong Through the Fight: CPOF Supports Officer Armstrong and Her Family
When a member of our corrections family faces one of life’s most difficult battles, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation stands ready to answer the call. Correctional Officer Armstrong of Okaloosa County, Florida, is currently facing a cancer diagnosis and undergoing ongoing medical treatment in Fort Walton Beach, requiring frequent travel nearly 54 miles each way. […]
Standing with Sergeant LaGrandeur and His Family After Devastating House Fire
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is proud to stand beside Sergeant Leslie LaGrandeur of the South Florida Reception Center and his family following a devastating house fire that claimed their home and all of their belongings. On December 19, 2025, Sergeant LaGrandeur, his wife, and their two children experienced an unimaginable loss when a […]
Standing with Sergeant Nathanial Hale and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to provide support to Sergeant Nathanial Hale of Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in Colorado during a challenging and uncertain time as he navigates serious health complications connected to his prior military service. Sergeant Hale is a veteran who sustained injuries while serving in the United States Army—injuries that […]
Standing with Officer Curtis and His Family
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to provide support to Correctional Officer Curtis and his family following the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Donna Kay Curtis, who passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 63. Donna passed peacefully at her home in Bonham, Texas, surrounded by the love of her devoted […]
Standing Beside Correctional Officer Adam Ismail
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) is honored to stand beside Correctional Officer Adam Ismail of Charlotte Correctional Institution in Florida during a difficult and uncertain time for him and his family. On February 9, 2026, Officer Ismail suffered a heart attack that has significantly impacted his ability to work and provide for his family. […]
Standing Beside the Hobia-Pavliska Family
When Correctional Counselor Maria Hobia-Pavliska of the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City reached out to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, her family was facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. In September 2025, Maria’s wife, Brandi, was diagnosed with breast cancer. As the diagnosis set in and treatment plans began, the uncertainty and emotional […]
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