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Honour for two South Yorkshire Police officers who died on duty
Honour for two South Yorkshire Police officers who died on duty

BBC News

time07-07-2025

  • BBC News

Honour for two South Yorkshire Police officers who died on duty

Two South Yorkshire Police officers who died while on duty have been recognised with the Elizabeth award, which recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives while on duty, will be given to the families of PC Gina Rutherford and PC Glen officer PC Rutherford, 25, died from drowning after her patrol car skidded on ice and crashed into the River Dearne in February Howe, 48, died in a fatal road traffic collision when he was responding to an emergency incident on 24 October 2008. 'Enduring debt' The Elizabeth Emblem was introduced in 2024 as a civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross. The design of the emblem includes a rosemary wreath - a symbol of remembrance - around the Tudor is inscribed with the words "For A Life Given In Service" and has the name of the person it commemorates on the reverse. Deputy Chief Constable Sarah Poolman said the award was a "fitting honour to recognise the sacrifices" of both said it served as an "an important reminder of the dangers and potential harm police officers confront every day on duty in order to keep the public safe".She added: "This national recognition is thoroughly deserved and it is the perfect way to honour their memory and their service as officers for South Yorkshire Police." South Yorkshire Police last year installed a memorial bench dedicated to PC Rutherford outside Wombwell Police Station to mark the 30th anniversary of her the same year the force also unveiled a memorial stone in honour of PC Howe near to where the fatal collision took place. Announcing the list of 106 recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said: "We owe an enduring debt to the public servants who give their lives to protect others."The Elizabeth Emblem is a reminder not just of the ultimate price their loved ones have paid in service of our communities, it is a lasting symbol of our national gratitude for their incredible sacrifice."

Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino honored by Yonkers, N.Y. with street renaming
Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino honored by Yonkers, N.Y. with street renaming

CBS News

time02-06-2025

  • General
  • CBS News

Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino honored by Yonkers, N.Y. with street renaming

Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino was honored Monday by the City of Yonkers. Gualdino was killed in the line of duty in December, 2022 by an unlicensed teen at the wheel of a speeding sportscar. Now Yonkers is keeping its promise to never forget his service by renaming the street where he lived for so many years - Rose Hill Terrace was renamed in honor of Gualdino - it is now Detective Sgt. Frank Gualdino Way. "I could never have imagined this honor for Frank, and I'm sure he couldn't either, but I know he would love it, and that makes me happy," his widow Lisa Gualdino said. Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino died when an unlicensed teen crashed a sports car into his police cruiser in Yonkers, New York on Dec. 1, 2022. Gualdino Family "It makes such a difference" He was planning his retirement when he was killed in the line of duty. Just as his family was looking forward to having more time with him, he was taken away. Yonkers PD has lived up to their promise to honor Gualdino's 24 years of service and to be there for his family, Lisa Gualdino said. "The level of support, they're here for us no matter what we need, anytime, for anything. And to know that - it makes such a difference in my life and my children's life. I'm just so grateful for it," she said. "It's where he played with his friends, spent time with his family, and dreamed the dreams that would one day lead him to serve this very community with courage and heart," Yonkers Police Commissioner Chistopher Sapienza said. Of the many tributes to Gualdino, his family says renaming the street where he lived for so many years is truly special. "I just felt his love for not only his family, but the street and community," daughter Emily Gualdino said. His name is now enshrined on Rose Hill Terrace, and his memory in the hearts of a grateful community.

Hoosock, Jensen families, friends and fellow officers attend vigil for fallen heroes on National Mall in Washington, DC
Hoosock, Jensen families, friends and fellow officers attend vigil for fallen heroes on National Mall in Washington, DC

Yahoo

time14-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Hoosock, Jensen families, friends and fellow officers attend vigil for fallen heroes on National Mall in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WSYR-TV) — The names of five fallen officers from Central New York were read aloud before a crowd of thousands Tuesday night at the Annual Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall outside the U.S. Capitol Building. Despite the persistent rain, each officer was well-represented with family members or fellow officers. For the reading of Officer Michael Jensen's name, his mom and dad traveled to Washington, DC from Oneida County. Jensen's police family, including Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile, were part of the detail that made the trip. Lt. Michael Hoosock's widow, Cait, and their three children were in attendance for the reading of his name. Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley and Hoosock's fellow deputies were also there. A detail from Oswego County, including Sheriff Don Hilton, attended the vigil for Deputy Cailee Campbell who was killed in a crash last year. Kathy Owen, the widow of Oneida Indian Nation Police Sgt. Ronald Owen, attended the vigil with her family. They were seated in front of a detail from the Nation, led by Chief David Verne. The annual reading of the roll call included 345 names newly recognized this year, either because of a death in the line of duty last year or a special circumstance that finally allowed past deaths to be recognized this year. Lt. David McShane, of the State's Department of Environmental Conservation, who died from a 9/11-related illness last year was also included in the roll call. His fellow officers attended in his memory. In addition to the reading, the names of each officer were newly added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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