Category: Catastrophic Assistance
District 8 – NC
Chief PPO Jessica Spearman’s 19-year-old son, Alexander, passed away due to cancer. Pictured: Jessica with her sons, Alexander and Zachary.
Tyger River Correctional Institution – SC
Detention Officer David Berry’s wife, Melanie, fell and broke her leg in two places and tore a nerve in her leg. Pictured: CPOF Field Representative Gary Evans, Officer Berry and Warden Jonathan Nance
Montana State Prison – MT
Sergeant Desire Schmidt was assaulted by an inmate. She sustained numerous injuries, including broken and bruised ribs. Pictured: Sergeant Schmidt and Warden Jim Salmonsen
SCI – Albion – PA
Correctional Officer Dave Walton passed away from a heart attack Pictured: Daughter, Alexis; wife, Kelly and Dave
Cremer Therapeutic Community Center – MO
Correctional Officer Christopher Fujihara suffered a brain aneurysm and will be off work for an extended period of time. Pictured: Warden Scott Weber, Officer Fujihara, and Superintendent of Dr. Tanya Douleh
High Security Center – RI
Correctional Officer Avelino Duarte’s home sustained major damages in a house fire. Pictured: Officer Duarte and CPOF Volunteer Representative Manny Leander
Red Onion State Prison – VA
Teacher Ashley Chandler fell while hiking. She broke her ankle/foot, requiring multiple surgeries. Pictured: Major Chris King, Ashley, Grievance Coordinator Cathy Meade and Warden Rick White.
Bridgeport Correctional Center – CT
Bridgeport Correctional Center Correctional Officer William Harrington passed away after a long battle with cancer. Pictured: Deputy Warden Charlatta Jones; Warden Carolyn McClendon; wife, Brandi Harrington; Deputy Warden Jamel Linen; and Retired Secretary Pamela Neuendorf.
California Health Care Facility – CA
Correctional Officer Ryan Elgarico had to undergo a kidney transplant, due to renal failure. His sister, Kim, was his organ donor. Pictured: Son, Ryan Jr.; Officer Elgarico; daughter, Malaya; wife, Krys; and daughter, Audrey. Pictured: Officer Elgarico and his sister, Kim, on transplant day.
MCF – Moose Lake – MN
Correctional Officer I Michael Rose’s wife, Megan, is undergoing weekly treatments due to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Pictured: Son, Colton; wife, Megan; daughter, Reygan; son, Jaxon; and Officer Rose