Funeral Services for CPL Robert Sumner
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 members of CPOF’s National Honor Guard Team traveled to Okemah, Oklahoma for the funeral services of Corporal Robert Sumner. Photographed is Officer Brian James presenting Corporal Sumner’s young son Avery with a CPOF Challenge coin. Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. […]
Chaplain’s Corner – Introduction
Hey my name is Gary R. Evans and I would like to start off by telling you a little bit about myself. I spent 25 plus years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections. My career included working in various capacities such as Correctional Officer, Transportation Officer, Yard Sergeant, First Sergeant over our Rapid […]
Scholarship Recipients
Scholarship recipient Gabriella Bartz daughter of supporting member Anthony Bartz from Wyoming Correctional Facility. Scholarship recipient Aurora Orolowski Daughter of supporting member TJ Orolowski who works at Attica. Scholarship recipient Mark Stowell who works at Groveland Correctional facility. Scholarship recipients from FCC Forrest City
Corporal Robert Sumner – EOW: July 14, 2024
CPL Robert Sumner May 4, 1993 — July 14, 2024 Robert William Sumner, lovingly known as Robby, was a devoted Corporal in the Department of Corrections who dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. His was not just a job but a passion that he embraced wholeheartedly. With a heart full of compassion […]
Administrative Manager Julie Rose – OKlahoma
Julie’s husband, Dennis, a retired ODOC employee from 1993-2022, passed away on April 22, 2024. CPOF was able to assist Julie during her time of need.
Industrial Specialist IV John Gardner – Texas
In April of 2024, the Gardner family was displaced from their home due to extensive flooding. They lost the majority of their personal belongings. CPOF was able to be there to help them as they recovered. John and Donna sent the following letter in after.
Scholarship Recipients
We received some great photos, cards, letters, and emails this week from scholarship recipients! Please check them out below: Lisa Hunter had the opportunity to visit Women’s Prison in Montana and make a presentation to Carson May and his mother, Carly, along with Warden Alex Schroeckenstein. They are pictured below: Cathy Stokes […]
Frank Salas – San Quentin Rehabilitation Center
Frank Salas, a correctional officer at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, passed away May 12, 2024. Frank Salas On May 13, Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center Correctional Officer Frank Salas: “As we remember Correctional Officer Frank Salas for his passionate and professional demeanor, Jennifer and I […]
James V Noone- EOW: July 7, 2024
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of James V Noone. James was very active in the Amityville pipe band, Wantagh pipe band and founding member and piper of the NYC Corrections Dept. Emerald pipe band. James was also a founding member of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundations National Pipe Band. Devoted husband […]
Case Manager Patty Pierce – Colorado
Thank you to Colorado Field Representative Guy Edmonds for being there for the family of Patty Pierce and sharing the following with us: Case Manager Patty Pierce was a long-time supporting member of CPOF. She was a Correctional Case Manager at Four-Mile Correctional Facility and a Colorado Department of Corrections employee for over 28 […]
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