May 7, 2021
Have you ever heard of Gordon William Best, Daniel Marcus Mobley, Jeff Bain, Nicholas Howell or Randall Sims?
No?
Perhaps Steven Reighard, Arturo Villegas, Luis X. Salaman-Conde or maybe Adam Gibson?
Thought so.
The names have stories. The aforementioned along with 105 others comprise a very special group: 2021 Honor Roll of Heroes. What they had in common was that they were — notice past tense — public servants, members of law enforcement now comprising the total line of duty deaths in the United States through April.
There is an organization which created an “Officer Down Page.” Have you ever heard of it? No? Thought so. Its motto: “Remembering All Law Enforcement Heroes.” The group diligently maintains a valuable resource where anyone can go to be informed and, of course, be humbled. It is especially important during these current turbulent times that our officers get the respect and positive exposure they deserve.