Category: Fallen Correctional Staff
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 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 […]
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