Category: Catastrophic Assistance
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Correctional Officer Joseph Knox
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation is honored to support the family of Correctional Officer Joseph Michael Knox, who passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 42, following a courageous battle with angiosarcoma. Joe served with dedication at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he was a valued member […]
CPOF Assists Colorado Lieutenant During Daughter’s Surgery Recovery
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, our mission of Taking Care of Our Own is rooted in standing by our correctional professionals during times of personal hardship. One such moment recently arose for Lieutenant Scott Burnett, who serves at Fremont Correctional Facility in Colorado. Lt. Burnett’s daughter, Aspen, faced a significant medical challenge that required […]
Taking Care of Our Own: Supporting Officer Richard Williamson Jr. in His Time of Loss
At the heart of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s mission is the unwavering commitment to “Take Care of Our Own.” That promise was once again honored as CPOF provided catastrophic assistance to Correctional Officer Richard Delane Williamson Jr. of Suwannee Correctional Institution (SCI) following the sudden and tragic passing of his beloved son, Richard Delane […]
CPOF Steps In to Support Officer Thomas Wasson After the Loss of His Beloved Wife
When life’s foundations are shaken by tragedy, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) stands ready to lend a hand through its Catastrophic Assistance Program. In late June, Corrections Officer Thomas Wasson of Maryville Treatment Center in Missouri experienced such a loss when his wife, Bonnie Mary Margaret Wasson, passed away on June 24, 2025, at age 43. Thanks […]
Supporting Our Own: Officer Juan Bermudez Ramos Receives Catastrophic Assistance After On-Duty Assault
Correctional Officer III Juan Bermudez Ramos of Maury Correctional Institution in North Carolina was recently referred to the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation’s (CPOF) Catastrophic Assistance Program following a violent on-duty assault. While conducting a routine cell search, Officer Bermudez was attacked after an inmate managed to slip out of his handcuffs. The sudden and unprovoked […]
Standing Strong Together: How CPOF’s Catastrophic Program Supports Officers in Crisis
Every day, correctional professionals across the country put on their uniforms and head into environments that few outside the profession truly understand. Behind the walls, they face physical demands, mental stress, and emotional strain—often without public recognition. At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), we understand the weight of that responsibility. That’s why we’re committed […]
In Memory of Stanford “Stan” Lewis Deese, Sr.
October 27, 1961 – April 10, 2025 It is with heartfelt sympathy that we recognize the passing of Stanford “Stan” Deese, Sr., a respected Vocational Teacher and master Electrician with the Florida Department of Corrections, who passed away on April 10, 2025, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 63 years old. Stan’s life […]
In Loving Memory of Jace Neal Anderson
December 28, 2023 – April 19, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking loss of baby Jace Neal Anderson, the beloved son of Hollis Anderson—a valued member of the Maintenance Department at the Goree Unit (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)—and his wife, Brittany Anderson. Jace was born on December 28, 2023, […]
CPOF Delivers Catastrophic Assistance to Estelle Unit Family
When life takes an unexpected turn, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) stands ready to step in—providing critical support through its Catastrophic Assistance Program. Recently, Sgt. Jesus Muniz, a dedicated staff member at the Estelle Unit in Texas, experienced a deeply personal crisis. His daughter, Marissa, was born prematurely on January 5, 2025, and spent […]
Support for Capt. Cheryl Hill During Her Battle with Cancer
Referred by Michelle Farrell and Deanna Pierce, Captain Cheryl Hill is currently undergoing treatment for endometrial cancer, receiving chemotherapy three times per week for an undetermined period. Due to her condition, Capt. Hill was unable to attend the check presentation at the facility—but her daughter, Jasmine Hill, a Social Worker Supervisor Manager at the prison, […]
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