Category: Fallen Correctional Staff
What “End of Watch” Means
In law enforcement and corrections, the phrase End of Watch (EOW) is used to mark the day an officer has fallen in the line of duty. It is more than a date. It is a solemn reminder of sacrifice, of service given to the very end, and of a life dedicated to protecting others. EOW […]
In Memory of Retired CDCR Sergeant Rubin Guerra
Born: September 29, 1971End of Watch: August 27, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Retired California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Sergeant Rubin Guerra due to complications from renal disease. Sergeant Guerra’s story touched many in our correctional family when it was first shared in April of 2024. A […]
Honoring the Life and Service of FDC Correctional Officer James Jackson
With heavy hearts, the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) joins the Florida Department of Corrections community in mourning the loss of Correctional Officer James Alexander Jackson, who passed away on August 15, 2025, at just 31 years old. Officer Jackson, a resident of Winter Haven, dedicated his career to serving at Hardee Correctional Institution, where […]
Honoring Sergeant Fredrick Coleman: A Life Remembered with Faith, Service, and Love
The services held in Arkansas for fallen Sergeant Fredrick Coleman were a powerful testament to the life he lived and the impact he made—on his family, his community, and his brothers and sisters in corrections. The sanctuary was filled to standing room only, with an estimated 450–550 attendees. Among them were more than 100 uniformed […]
Honoring Captain David Alan Gonzalez: A True Champion for CPOF
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation mourns the passing of Captain David Alan Gonzalez, 60, of Sublimity, Oregon, who died on August 10, 2025, in Portland. Captain Gonzalez was more than an exceptional correctional professional—he was a steadfast friend, tireless advocate, and true champion of CPOF’s mission. Born May 15, 1965, in Lancaster, California, David’s life […]
Remembering Correctional Officer Andrew “Drew” LaBrada
Mental health is a serious and often silent battle in corrections. Many mask their struggles behind laughter, sarcasm, or silence, making it nearly impossible for even those closest to them to see the pain within. On August 6, 2025, we tragically lost one of our own—Correctional Officer Andrew “Drew” LaBrada of Pelican Bay State Prison—after […]
Honoring the Life and Service of Sgt. Fredrick Coleman
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation joins the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the entire law enforcement community in mourning the passing of Sergeant Fredrick T. Coleman, a respected correctional professional whose dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to his fellow officers left a lasting impact. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, Sgt. Coleman tragically suffered a medical […]
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Sergeant Aaron Gill
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) joins the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU) in mourning the sudden passing of Sergeant Aaron Gill, a 27-year veteran whose life embodied dedication, service, and brotherhood. Aaron’s career in corrections was marked not only by his professionalism but also by his readiness to step forward in extraordinary moments. […]
Honoring Retired Correctional Officer Todd Boone
“Service runs deep in the Boone family, and so does love.” The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation honors the life and legacy of Retired Correctional Officer Todd Boone, who passed away on July 2, 2025. A devoted public servant, Todd spent 14 years with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), where his dedication, professionalism, […]
Standing in the Gap: Honoring Patrol K9 Handler Nicholas Davis and the Importance of Support in Corrections
On October 20, 2023, Patrol K9 Handler Nicholas Davis, a valued CPOF member and respected member of the River North correctional community, took his own life. The loss of Nicholas was a heartbreaking reminder of the mental and emotional toll carried silently by so many who serve in corrections. Nicholas was more than his badge […]
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