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California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation

California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

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    A nonprofit charitable foundation whose mission is to recognize and honor California’s peace officers who gave their lives In The Line of Duty serving the citizens of this great state, and provide support to the family members left behind.


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Honoring Our Fallen Officers

  
Austin Machitar

Officer Austin Machitar

San Diego Police Department

EOW: August 26, 2024

Shortly after 11:30pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the San Diego Police Department witnessed a vehicle traveling at an excessively high rate of speed on surface streets and initiated a traffic stop. The driver did not yield, and a short pursuit ensued. Due to…

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Matthew Bowen

Officer Matthew Bowen

Vacaville Police Department

EOW: July 11, 2024

At approximately 10:31am on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive when he was struck from behind by another vehicle. Officer Bowen began receiving medical aid…

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Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Department

EOW: April 20, 2024

On October 10, 2023, Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was training with a fellow deputy inside the mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic when an equipment malfunction ignited a fire at…

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Tuan Le

Officer Tuan Le

Oakland Police Department

EOW: December 29, 2023

Long before Officer Tuan Le became a peace officer, he exhibited a kind and generous spirit. Born in Vietnam, Le moved to Oakland when he was a child. At Tuan’s memorial service, his cousin, Jennifer Ky, emotionally told a story about Tuan that has stuck with her all these…

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Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Department

EOW: September 16, 2023

Growing up, Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was the type of kid other parents wished they could call their own. He was selfless, he always wore an infectious smile, and he wanted to serve his community. He enjoyed being a big brother to his sister, Katie, and brother, Chad. As a…

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Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

Selma Police Department

EOW: January 31, 2023

Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. grew up in Reedley, California as a proud son to farmworkers who dreamed of becoming a police officer. He took the initiative to pursue his education. Gonzalo served as a police explorer in his hometown, attended the police academy, and went on…

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Darnell Calhoun

Deputy Darnell Calhoun

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office

EOW: January 13, 2023

Deputy Darnell Calhoun was a committed and dedicated peace officer. He was a committed and dedicated family man – a husband, father, son, and brother. His loved ones say he was “an inspiration.” He was “genuine, kind, loyal, and had the heart of a servant.” In short,…

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Isaiah Cordero

Deputy Isaiah Cordero

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office

EOW: December 29, 2022

On the afternoon of Thursday, December 29, 2022, shortly before 2:00pm, Deputy Isaiah Cordero with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3900 block of Golden West Avenue in Jurupa Valley. As Deputy Cordero approached the vehicle…

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Joseph Santana

Officer Joseph Santana

El Monte Police Department

EOW: June 14, 2022

At approximately 4:45pm on June 14, 2022, two officers from the El Monte Police Department responded to a call for a welfare check and possible stabbing at the Siesta Inn in the city of El Monte. Authorities reported the officers confronted the suspect and gunfire erupted…

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Michael Paredes

Sergeant Michael Paredes

El Monte Police Department

EOW: June 14, 2022

At approximately 4:45pm on June 14, 2022, two officers from the El Monte Police Department responded to a call for a welfare check and possible stabbing at the Siesta Inn in the city of El Monte. Authorities reported the officers confronted the suspect and gunfire erupted…

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8:30pm – 9:30pm

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10:30am – 12:30pm

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