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The Reason We Exist...

“Thank you so very much for the check from the Foundation, it really came in handy”

Barbara Fisher
Deputy Sheriff Charles A. Fisher
Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office
Lost in the Line of Duty, July 200

“On behalf of the Norfolk Police Department, we are once again grateful to the Virginia Public Safety Foundation for your thoughtfulness and generosity. This is the second time in less than one year that your organization has come to the aid of the family of one of our fallen officers.

Please express my compliments and appreciation to the members of the VPSF for establishing this program to assist the families of our fallen officers. Your thoughtful donation of $2,000 will go a long way toward helping the Darden family at this difficult time. Once again, on behalf of the Darden family and the Norfolk Police Department, thank you. We are deeply gratefully. Sincerely…”

Bruce P. Marquis
Chief of Police
City of Norfolk
Department of Police
Officer Seneca B. Darden
Norfolk Police Department
Lost in the Line of Duty, May 2006

“The family of Vicky Anne Owen Armel wishes to thank you for your kind expression of sympathy. We thank you so much….”

Tyler Armel
Thomas Armel, age 9
Mason Armel, age 7
Detective Vicky O. Armel
Fairfax County Police Department
Lost in the Line of Duty, May 2006

“On behalf of the Chesapeake Police Department and the Family of Detective Jarrod B. Shivers, I would like to thank you and your staff for the kindness that you have shown during our time of bereavement. We are grateful for the support. Sincerely….”

Richard A. Justice
Chief of Police
Chesapeake Police Department
Detective Jarrod B. Shivers
Lost in the Line of Duty, January 2008

“Mr. Mitchell…..Words cannot express my gratitude – your gift to my family was truly a blessing – to be able to help my family through your kindness when everything else is falling apart. Though the gift will never ease my pain – the kindness of your gift fills my heart. Respectfully…”

Terri Lyn Bailey Bristol
Detective Michael Smith Phillips
Virginia Beach Police Department
Lost in the Line of Duty, August 2008

“Thank you for your expression of sympathy after hearing about the death of Second lieutenant Frank Stecco. We have suffered a great loss by his sudden passing, but we believe the greatest tribute to him will be to maintain the high professional standards he represented and encouraged as a law enforcement officer.

I also want to thank you for the generous check you sent for Mrs. Stecco to help her with any family needs prior to the death benefits she will be receiving. I know she will be very appreciative of your heartfelt gesture during this extremely difficult time. Your kindness and support to our Department and Second Lieutenant Stecco’s family is a great comfort and very much appreciated. Again, thank you for your generosity. Sincerely…”

David M. Rohrer, Colonel
Chief of Police
Fairfax County Police Department
Second Lieutenant Frank Stecco
Lost in the Line of Duty, October 2008