James Bailey Benefit
Thursday, June 21st, 1:00 p.m.
Garrett Country Club
401 N. Walsh Street, Garrett, IN 46738
260-357-5165
Florida Scramble, Shotgun Start at 1:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 12:00 noon
Dinner to Follow
$50 per Golfer (includes 2 drink tickets)
For More Info, Call: Jake Quick, 260-267-3201 or Dave Poe, 260-316-2761
Click here for more information and registration form
The below letter was sent to the ISPA by Congressman Mike Pence.
During National Police Week, Thank Those Who Serve On the Thin Blue Line
By Mike Pence
Growing up in Columbus, I always had a sense of awe when it came to police officers and the sacrifices they make to keep us safe. That sense of awe remains, but as an adult, it has been joined by deep appreciation and gratitude for those who serve in law enforcement. As the nation celebrates National Police Week, it is appropriate to take a moment to honor those on the thin blue line.
I have seen up close what it means to serve in law enforcement as my uncle was a member of the Chicago Police Department and my former neighbor is a member of the Columbus Police Department.
The men and women in law enforcement work hard every day, sometimes performing the ultimate act of sacrifice. Last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 73 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty and so far in 2012, 40 men and women in uniform have died.
Last year, Indianapolis Metro Police Officer David Moore was tragically shot during a traffic stop on a Sunday morning in January. He passed away a few days later. The 29-year-old officer died in the line of duty, serving his fellow Hoosiers. This past Sunday, his name was inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
Police officers are often our first line of safety and support, and on a daily basis they risk their lives to ensure our protection.
Whenever they step out of their car for a traffic stop, knock on a door to respond to a call, or stand watch over a public event, they are putting the well-being and safety of others before their own.
Our police officers are the first on the scene if there is an intruder in our home or a problem in our communities. They watch over our neighborhoods and schools, ensuring the safety of our children and teaching them the importance of not getting involved in gangs or drugs. These men and women serve as tremendous role models.
And perhaps at no time in our nation's history was their heroic work more evident than a little more than 10 years ago during the tragic events of 9/11 when police officers were among those who raced into burning buildings to try and save the victims of the attacks. To them and all their fallen colleagues, America owes a debt of gratitude that we will never be able to repay.
Law enforcement officers provide a web of support that holds together our society. It's for their selflessness in pursuit of our safety that I salute our nation's law enforcement personnel during National Police Week. I encourage every Hoosier to take a minute this week and just say thanks to at least one of the men and women who serve us on the thin blue line.
Mike Pence represents Indiana's 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
1st Annual
Trooper Robert Gillespie
Softball Tournament
Saturday July 14th, 2012
Tournament Site: Murray Park Bedford Indiana
Deadline: July 12th
Player Fee: $8.00 per player
Donations will be accepted for the Gillespie Scholarship Fund
Lunch will be provided for all players
Softballs Provided by The Bedford Softball Association
To Register a “Districts” team please contact
Trp. Michael Z. Robbins
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812-583-3764
Click here for more information
THE PE 1395 FUND
The PE 1395 Fund was established by former Indiana State Trooper Joe Wagoner. The fund is to benefit any Indiana State Police Trooper killed in the line of duty. This will be in addition to the $10,000 line of duty death benefit provided to Indiana State Police Alliance (ISPA) members.
Joe was a trooper in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. He left the Indiana State Police to pursue a career with the FBI. At the time of Joe’s retirement from the FBI, he lived in California where he still resides. While the Indiana State Police gave Joe his start in the field of law enforcement, he wanted to give back to the department that he still loves. Joe stated “I still bleed Indiana State Police blue”.
Joe contacted the ISPA with the idea of starting a death benefit fund for those killed in the line of duty. After talking with Joe and the ISPA financial advisor, getting the details specified, and getting the initial funding, it was decided to name this death benefit the “PE 1395 Fund”, after Joe’s PE number. Joe endowed the fund with an initial donation of $50,000. One of Joe’s requests was that this benefit be available to ALL members of the Indiana State Police and not just ISPA members. The ISPA has honored this request.
The Indiana State Police Alliance, on behalf of all Indiana State Police Alliance members and Indiana State Police Troopers, would like to thank Joe Wagoner. The support shown by Joe for those men and women who put their lives on the line every day is truly incredible. The ISPA is proud and honored to call Joe Wagoner one of “INDIANA’S FINEST”.
Thank you Joe.
