Category: Honor Guard
National Honor Guard Training
This week, the CPOF National Honor Guard Team came together for their annual training—two full days dedicated to precision, professionalism, and honoring the meaning behind every movement. Training took place on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11–12, reinforcing the fundamentals that define the Honor Guard while continuing to refine timing, protocol, and teamwork. Though many of […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Howard Dowdell
Hello, my name is Sergeant Howard K. Dowdell. I was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 28, 1962. You can’t know Sergeant Dowdell without knowing my pride and joy, my 3 grown children, Sabrina, Vance, and Marlo,n who all have followed in my footsteps in some capacity. First, I would like to say my desire […]
In Loving Memory of Linda Ruth Dizmon
On the evening of January 13, 2026, Linda Ruth Dizmon went home to be with the Lord. Surrounded by family, Linda passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering support for the correctional community. Linda was a supporter of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation from its very beginning. Her commitment to the […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Tony Mosby
Hello, my name is Tony Mosby. I started my career with the California Department of Corrections (CDC) in 1983 at age 23 as a California Correctional Peace Officer at the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, CA. During my tenure I was assigned to several positions and became a Certified Trainer, teaching classes in Transportation […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Robert Dunn
Lieutenant Robert Dunn, born and raised in Southeastern, Massachusetts, has been happily married to his wife, Elizabeth, for 43 years. He raised two adult children, a nephew, and is raising an adopted grandson. He has three other grandchildren. He resides in Berkley, Massachusetts. His interest in serving started when he was 17 years old. […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Angela Lujan
My name is Angela Lujan. I am currently the Correctional Peace Officer Foundation (CPOF) Assistant Commander. I became interested in law enforcement as a young adult. While in my senior year of high school, 17 years old, I joined the Army National Guard (ARNG) as a Military Police Officer. After I graduated from high school, […]
The Honor Behind the Guard – Commander Raymond Gonsalves Jr.
Each month, we take you beyond the polished uniforms and precise formations to share the personal stories of those who serve on the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation Honor Guard. These men and women represent the heart of our mission — standing in honor of the fallen, supporting families in their hardest moments, and embodying the […]
Nebraska Honor Guard Presents Lifetime Sponsorship Award
Last week, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Honor Guard proudly presented the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) Lifetime Sponsorship Award to the NDCS Staff Training Academy. Accepting the plaque on behalf of the Academy was Training Manager Jared McGinn, marking a significant milestone in Nebraska’s ongoing partnership with CPOF. This recognition is a […]
A Grateful Acknowledgment from the Office of the Warden
At the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF), we are continually reminded of the profound impact our Honor Guard makes—not only upon the families we serve, but also within the correctional community as a whole. Recently, we received a heartfelt letter from Christopher Edelen, Warden, addressed to Honor Guard member Bill Stanahan, that captures the essence […]
CPOF Leaders and Honor Guard Stand Together at Attica
The Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF) was honored to stand in unity at this year’s Attica memorial, ensuring that the victims of the 1971 uprising continue to be remembered with the dignity and respect they deserve. Representing the Foundation were Treasurer Perry Speth, Secretary Chevi Amrein, Director Bill Hutto, Director Patrick Gallaway, and Interim CEO […]
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