Category: Fallen Correctional Staff
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 […]
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 […]
W. J. “Jim” Estelle, Jr.
Jim Estelle was a friend of corrections and CPOF. He was an active participant in working to preserve the history of corrections with a National Correctional Museum. His career was distinguished and his legacy was unmatched spanning from California to Montana and then Texas. Join us in keeping his family in your thoughts and prayers. […]
Juvenile Detention Officer Leonard Sanford Wall | EOW: January 30, 2010
Juvenile Detention Officer Leonard Wall succumbed to injuries sustained when he was severely beaten by three juvenile inmates at the Jack Jones Juvenile Justice Center. Officer Wall was conducting bed checks when the three inmates attacked him and took his keys. When another officer came to check on Officer Wall, the inmates attacked her too, […]
Oregon State Penitentiary – Oregon
In 2009, Corporal Kevin Coons was referred to CPOF following a colectomy. He continued to receive hospital treatment for various intestinal issues before being diagnosed with rectal cancer in November of 2019. CPOF’s catastrophic assistance program assisted him and his family through his battle. On October 6, 2024, Corporal Coons died from cancer. With thanks […]
Correctional Officer Christopher Martinez – California
Correctional Officer Christopher Martinez passed away in a car accident on November 9, 2024. He left behind a wife and 8 month old son. Christopher Martinez, a correctional officer, passed away following a vehicle accident while on his way to work Nov. 9, 2024. Christopher Martinez He began his CDCR career in November 2023, […]
Lieutenant Robert Boud – EOW: January 8, 1995
30 years ago, Lieutenant Robert Boud died in the line of duty at the Essex County Jail Annex in New Jersey. Lieutenant Robert Boud was killed when he and an inmate fell down a staircase during a scuffle at the Essex County Jail Annex. He struck his head during the fall and died after […]
The passing of Cliff Grogan Jr.
On Friday, November 12, 1965, Correctional Officer Clifford Grogan Sr. was stabbed to death after coming to the aid of a fellow officer who was being attacked at SCI-Pittsburgh. He was just finishing up his shift when he observed the attack at approximately 3:15 pm. When he attempted to pull the inmate off of the […]
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