The Ultimate Sacrifice

This page is dedicated to the men and women of law enforcement who we are determined to never forget. Visit the following links to read their stories.

Washington State Patrol Memorial Page ~ www.wsp.wa.gov

The most recent line-of-duty death in the WSP:

"Trooper James Saunders died on October 7, 1999, at the age of 31 from gunshot wounds while conducting a traffic stop in Pasco. At the time of his death, Trooper Saunders had served 8-1/2 years with the Washington State Patrol as a trooper."

Washington State Patrol Memorial Foundation (WSPMF) ~ www.wspmf.org

The Foundation provides financial assistance to Washington State Patrol employees who become disabled in the line of duty, to surviving spouses and children of Fallen Officers and employees who die in the line of duty, and for the families of employees impacted by catastrophic injury or illness.

Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation (WSLEMF) ~ www.wslemf.org

In the United States, 140 -160 police officers are killed in the line of duty each year. 270 Washington State law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty (as of March 2006). Washington State averages 2 law enforcement deaths every year.

Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) ~ www.odmp.org

The Officer Down Memorial Page, Inc., (ODMP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America's fallen law enforcement heroes. More than 17,000 officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the United States and it is with great honor that the ODMP pays a lasting tribute to each of these officers by preserving their memories within its pages. All who visit the ODMP will be deeply moved by the countless stories of selfless courage and heroism exhibited by officers who lost their lives while serving and protecting the citizens of this great nation.