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FOP DC Lodge #1

by Robert Freeman on 02/24/17

From: Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1 <lodge@dc-fop.org>
To: chk6@comcast.net
Date: February 24, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Subject: Injured Officers Updates and other Updates


 

 

 

Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1

 

Update on Injured Officers
and more information    

 

 

Statement from Our Chaplain Jody Stimmell

MPD had two Officer shot last night in the Fifth District after they attempted to stop a suspicious person.  The suspect ran away and one of the Officers gave chase with the other Officer following in the scoutcar. The suspect attempted to cross the road when he ran into the scoutcar, and the Officer driving the car put it in park and went hands on with the suspect.  The suspect pulled out a gun and starting firing, at which time one of the Officers returned fire.  All three were shot, the suspect died and the Officers were transported to Washington Hospital Center.

I visited them both last night and both Officers are doing as well as to be expected, their families were notified and both Officers have family in the room with them.  Both Officer share the same room at WHC.  One of the Officers should be going home later today and the other in a few days.  Both of the Officers wounds are not Life threatening.

Other News!

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Real Estate Seminar

A Buyer's Seminar is being held at F.O.P. Lodge 1 on March 2nd 2017 from the hours of 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with food to be served to pre- registered attendees. To register for the Buyers Seminar,

TEXT "YES" AND THE NUMBER OF GUEST to 240-299-9003

Are you looking to buy a home but have bad credit?...we got that covered. Come find out how to repair your credit. Are you looking to sell but are under water?...Come talk to our team of specialists that work with home owners and banks to get your home sold. Are you ready to invest in Real Estate?...it's a great time to buy while rates are low.
Looking forward to seeing all of you there and helping with all your future real estate needs!

Thanks,
Bernie Richardson

St. Patricks Day T-Shirts

Thank you all who pre-ordered the FOP St. Patrick's Day T-Shirt! The shirts will be available for pick-up at the lodge after March 6th, just in time for the lodge's St. Patrick's Day party on March 12th.

If you missed the pre-order deadline and you are still interested in purchasing one, we will be selling a limited quantity during that week too.  It'll be first come first served so don't let the opportunity to own one of these awesome t-shirts pass you by.

If you have any questions, please email
Mike Murphy at
mmurphy@dc-fop.org.

Karaoke at the Lodge!

Come on out tonight, Friday, February 24th and join us at the lodge for Karaoke Night!  Then fun starts at 8:00 pm and goes till midnight!  Its always fun and a good way to support your club!  Come in, meet a few new people and get some drinks that are cheaper here than anywhere else in the city!


Andy Maybo, President
Fraternal Order of Police DC Lodge #1

 FOP DC Lodge

(Sad News) bkmd1news

by Robert Freeman on 02/23/17

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FROM TIM SILVER:

 

It is with a heavy and sad heart to inform you of the passing of the wife of our friend and colleague Virgil H. Smoot. I spoke with him a few moments a go. Arrangements will be forthcoming as they become available.  Tim Silver

 

 

 

Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A

Bob Hall's update 2/14/2017

by Robert Freeman on 02/15/17

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FROM MIKE WILLIAMS:

 

Bob Hall's surgery of a few days ago, is progressing well. The 6" incision from the top of his left shoulder down the inside of his arm. The sutures were well placed and should heal well leaving only a slight scar; However, the pain is somewhat intense.

 

Bob receives in-home therapy which is going well. He is scheduled to see his surgeon today in hopes of being allowed more mobility.

 

Bob and Stephanie state that they are very grateful and appreciative for our concern, support, love & prayers and ask that we please continue since he has a long, painful and difficult recovery ahead.

Update from our International President (Details in the Members Only Section)

by Robert Freeman on 02/14/17

From: Grady Covington <gecfrb27@verizon.net>

Date: 2/14/17 12:04 AM (GMT-05:00)

To: Allen Lester <alester819@gmail.com>

Subject: Fw: Update-Please forward to your conference chapters

 

Lester.....please send this this out to the members.

 

Grady

 

From: EJ

Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 2:39 PM

To: Grady Covington

Cc: terri ; Hassan El-Amin ; Boone

Subject: Update-Please forward to your conference chapters

 

Grady,

 

The following is an update from International President Alvarez.  You may want to send this out to our members.

 

Eric

Bob Hall Update #2

by Robert Freeman on 02/07/17

Bob Hall Update (2/8/2017 - 4:54Pm bkmd1news)

Stephanie advises that Bob Hall arrived home a short while ago and he is sleeping like a baby. 

Bob will undergo physical therapy before they will be able to determine when it might be an appropriate time to replace his other shoulder. 

 

 

 

 

 

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BRANDYWINE, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - The Prince George's County police officer who was killed in a motorcycle crash is being remembered at a service on Wednesday. The services will be help at the Spirit of Faith Christian Center in Brandywine.
Officer Davon McKenzie was off-duty when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle along Interstate 495 in the Largo area around 11 p.m. on May 28. He died from his injuries a short time later at a nearby hospital.
McKenzie was assigned to the Bureau of Patrol and joined the Prince George's County Police Department in March of 2017. He was 24 years old and worked as a School Resource Officer at William Wirt Middle School in Riverdale.
Attention Blue Knights members both far and wide! On December 4, 2019, Kirk Williams from Maryland I transferred from chapter to Heaven I. To grieve this loss, Kirk leaves behind a wife of 34 years and two adult children. While speaking with Kirk's wife, Maxine, it was learned that she was a patch collector, which she thoroughly enjoyed.. We are seeking assistance from our Brothers and Sisters at this time by asking if you can help us enhance Maxine's collection thereby giving her an outlet to work through her grief. If you are able to assist, please send the patch to: Blue Knights Maryland - I, P.O. Box 52, Bladensburg, Maryland 20710.

Thank you in advance and remember, RIDE WITH PRIDE!

Click on the flyer below to open the booklet.
Last update: July 6, 2022
Fellow Blue Knights, 

It is with great sadness that we must advise all of passing of the Founder of the Blue Knights, Ed Gallant, transferred to the Heaven 1 chapter. A very modest and humble man who loved the Blue Knights, it was his idea to start the club in 1974. 

What began as a single chapter with 7 members has grown to almost 16,000 members, 599 chapters, in 31 countries. Ed nor any of the Founding Fathers had any clue it would ever get to where it is today.

Please keep his lovely wife Maggie and Ed’s family in your thoughts and prayers. He is now riding again with fellow Heaven 1 chapter members and Founding Fathers Doug Minor, Joel Rudom, Chuck Gessner, and Bill Robinson. Thank you for your friendship and rest in paradise Ed you'll be missed. 

DJ Alvarez 

Past International President 

Note the picture below that I took of Ed and Maggie at the 2012 Spring SRC in Cocoa Beach Florida hosted by FL XII (May 21,

Viewing will be from 12pm to 2pm with services to follow at the funeral home.



Two police officers died of suicide after the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.
More are still hurting. 
Just click on the link below to access the Washington Post article
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
In Memorium
Brother Keith Heacook
Blue Knights MDV
EOW April 28, 2021
22yr. Veteran