2024 Cops for K.O.P.S Benefit Hockey Game

18th Annual

Cops for K.O.P.S Benefit Hockey Game FEBRUARY 3, 2024

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WELCOME MESSAGE Thank you for attending The 18th Annual COPS for K.O.P.S. Benefit Hockey Game!

Our players, referee’s, families and hard-working COPS for K.O.P.S. committee appreciate your support!

We would like to thank both teams and our officials for playing today, game announcer Denny Gottesman, Ofc. Tyler Margeson, the 169th Class PSP Cadets and the Ce Neamh Pipe Band for giving of their time and talents to aide the families of our fallen Pennsylvania officers.

A special thank you to the staff and employees at The Giant Center for hosting our annual hockey game; and to Greg Caputo for organizing the Annual Cops for K.O.P.S. Michael Henry, Jr Golf Tournament in September, and to The Hershey Italian Lodge for ensuring a fantastic After Party and helping to raise funds year after year.

A big thanks to our multi-year emcee & media sponsor Valerie Pritchett of ABC 27 News Harrisburg!!

Proceeds raised from Cops for K.O.P.S. efforts is given to families of our fallen brothers and sisters in Pennsylvania.

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ORDER OF EVENTS 12:20- PLAYER WARM-UP 12:30 PM Player, Coach & Referee Announcements 12:45PM OPENING CEREMONY Emcee: Val Pritchett, ABC News Harrisburg

12:45PM OFFICIAL CEREMONY Led by Ret. Chief Patrick O’Rourke, DTPD

Presentation of Checks

Hershey Italian Lodge, Michael L. Henry Jr. Golf Tournament donation Tunnel to Towers Foundation Heroe‘s Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia

Introduction of Special Guests MHS Law, Public Safety & Security program students and their teacher Ret. PSP Captain Paul Gaspich 169th Pennsylvania State Police Cadet Class

2023 PA Roll Call of Heroes Presented by Val Pritchett, ABC News Chief Justin C. McIntire, Breckenridge PD Ofc. Sean L. Sluganski, McKeesport PD Sgt. Christopher D. Fitzgerald, Temple University Police Department Tpr. Jacques “Jay”F.Rougeau, Jr., PSP Sgt. Richard Carrero Mendez, Philadelphia PD

Presentation of The Gene Cassidy Award for Courage Presented by Ret. Chief Patrick O’Rourke & Ret. Agent Gene Cassidy to Lt. James Wagner, Pennsylvania State Police, Troop G The Gene Cassidy Award is named after Ret. Agent Gene Cassidy who, as a Baltimore city Police Officer, was blinded by an unprovoked attack by gunfire on October 22, 1987. Cassidy went back to college, where he obtained his Masters degree and returned to duty as an instructor in the Baltimore Police Academy.

His legacy will inspire officers for generations to come.

National Anthem Performance by Ofc.Tyler Margeson, Swatara Police Department

Amazing Grace Bagpipe performance by Ce Neamh Pipe Band

Retiring of the Colors Pennsylvania State Police Honor Guard

1:00 PM CEREMONIAL PUCK DROP Lt. Col George Bivens Pennsylvania State Police

Presentation of“Call of Honor” 169th Pennsylvania State Police Cadet Class

FUN & GAMES SCHEDULE Chuck-A-Puck!!

1st Intermission Purchase your pucks at the Merchandise Table outside the Stella Premium Lounge through the 1st Period!

Win by being the closest puck to the Center Ice dot!! Winner receives 50% of the proceeds of the puck sales with 50% donated to Cops for K.O.P.S. Charity!!

Raffle & 50/50 Tickets & Winner Announcements 2nd Intermission Purchase raffle tickets thru the 2nd Period at the Raffle Table ONLY. See volunteers selling 50/50 tickets throughout the concourse & Club room thru 2nd Period. CASH ONLY

Cops for K.O.P.S. Merchandise Pre-Game & During Game Limited quantity 2024 Cops for K.O.P.S tshirts, sweatshirts, game jerseys, challenge coins, stickers and misc. items are available throughout the game until the beginning of 3rd Period.

CASH & ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

2024 COPS FOR K.O.P.S TEAM ROSTERS TEAM WHITE (HOME) #12 Gareth Kauffman – CAPTAIN -Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police #2 Gary Duncan – U.S. Marshall’s Service #3 Charles Yeager Philadelphia Police Department #4 Jevon Miller – Lititz Borough Police Department #7 Kevin Mengel – N. York County Regional Police Department #9 Shawn Powell – West Lampeter Township Police Dept #10 Kurt Kim – Pittsburgh Bureau of Police #11 Alex Good – N. Lancaster County Regional Police Dept #14 Matt Klinger – N. Lancaster County Regional Police Dept #17 Frank Roesner -Philadelphia Police Department #18 Kevin Gorman - Philadelphia Police Department #19 Tom Malloy – Pennsylvania State Police (Retired) #21 Jeff Cook – Harrisburg Bureau of Police (Retired) / U.S. Marshall’s Service #22 Zach Henry – Son of Michael Henry, Jr. – Derry Twp PD #36 Garrett Mitchell – Hershey Bears Alumni #44 Kevin Cuddahy - Philadelphia Police Department #30 Justin Haponski – Pennsylvania State Police #41 Vincent Nowakowski - Philadelphia Police Department #47 Andy Drobonick Philadelphia Police Department 2024 Game Officials: Brandon Lutz Dan Clemente - Pennsylvania State Police

2024 COPS FOR K.O.P.S TEAM ROSTERS TEAM BLUE (AWAY) COACHED BY DAVE PARRO,- Hershey Bears/Washington Capitals Alumni #18 Pat O’Rourke Jr – CAPTAIN - Manor Township Police Dept #1 Jimmy McCaffrey – New York City Police Department #2 Gerry Cassagne – New York City Police Department #02 Mike Bowser – Swatara Township Police Department #8 Lydell Harrigan – New York City Police Department #08 Nate Grossman – Pennsylvania State Police #09 Billy Jacovino – New York City Police Department #9 Shawn Moore – Swatara Township Police Department #11 Tim Cutshaw – Pennsylvania State Police #16 Dan Gordon – Northwest Regional Police Department #19 Kevin Cartwright – Cumberland County Dept Corrections #20 Jed Robbins – Dauphin County Probation and Parole #21 Marc Wizckowski – Manheim Township Police Department #22 Jessica Vybril – Pennsylvania State Police #27 Bryan Post – New York City Police Department #30 Tom Robbins - Swatara Township Police Dep (Retired) #34 James Hall – New York City Police Department #35 Frederic Cassivi – Hershey Bears Alumni,AHL Hall of Famer 2024 Game Officials: Kevin Gallick - Swatara Township Police Department Luke Murray - Landsdowne Police Department

PENNSYLVANIA’S 2023 ROLL CALL OF HEROES CHIEF JUSTIN C. MCINTIRE

Breckenridge Police Department E.O.W 01.02.2023 Chief of Police Justin McIntire was shot and killed near the intersection of Brackenridge Avenue and Morgan Street during a foot pursuit of a wanted subject.

Chief McIntire served with the Brackenridge Borough Police Dept for 22 years. He had been sworn in as police chief of the Brackenridge Borough Police Department exactly four years earlier. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, and a stepson.

May you rest easy, Chief McIntire.

We have the watch from here.

OFC. SEAN L. SLUGANSKI

McKeesport Police Dept.

E.O.W 02.06.2023 Police Officer Sean Sluganski was shot and killed while responding to a domestic situation at the 1300 block of Grandview Avenue in McKeesport.

Officer Sluganski had served with the McKeesport Police Department for three years and previously served with the Charleroi Regional Police Department.

He is survived by his fiancée and infant daughter.

May you rest easy, Ofc. Sluganski.

We have the watch from here.

PENNSYLVANIA’S 2023 ROLL CALL OF HEROES Sgt. Christopher D. Fitzgerald Temple University Police Dept.

E.O.W 02.18.2023

Sergeant Chris Fitzgerald was shot and killed while struggling with a suspect near 1700 W Montgomery Street in Philadelphia at about 7:30 pm.

Sergeant Fitzgerald had served with the Temple University Police Department for 16 months and held positions with three other agencies prior. He is survived by his wife, four children, mother, father, sister, and brother.

May you rest easy, Sgt.Fitzgerald.

We have the watch from here.

TPR. JACQUES F. ROUGEAU, JR. Pennsylvania State Police, .

E.O.W 06.17.2023

Trooper Jay Rougeau was shot and killed by a wanted man near the intersection of Swamp Road and Baumgardner Drive in Walker Township shortly after 3:00 pm.

Trooper Rougeau had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for almost three years. He is survived by his wife, mother, sister, brother, niece, and two nephews.

May you rest easy, Tpr. Rougeau.

We have the watch from here.

PENNSYLVANIA’S 2023 ROLL CALL OF HEROES Sgt. Richard Carrero Mendez Philadelphia Police Dept.

E.O.W 10.12.2023

Sergeant Richard Mendez was shot and killed at the Philadelphia International Airport's Garage D at about 11:00 p.m.

Sergeant Mendez had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for almost 23 years and was assigned to the Airport Unit. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Sergeant Mendez was posthumously promoted to Sergeant and awarded the Purple Heart and Medal of Honor.S May you rest easy, Sgt. Mendez .

We have the watch from here.

The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli

"THE FINAL INSPECTION" The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining.

Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep....

Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here.

They never wanted me around Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much, But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."

Author: Unknown

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!

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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!!

With heartfelt gratitude, we extend our sincerest thanks to the generous small businesses and general public for your unwavering support of the Cops for K.O.P.S Charity thru your continued donations.

It is through your generosity and commitment that we are able to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the families of fallen officers.

Together, we stand as a testament to the power of community and compassion, honoring the heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you for being the backbone of Cops for K.O.P.S. as we work together to shape a brighter future for those left behind.

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!!

JIM SMELTZ THE MOORE FAMILY CHERI STINE PHOTOGRAPHY

ENJOY THE GAME!!

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