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Media Inquiries
For all media that would like to have access to the Fraternal Order of Police National Peace Offices Memorial Service.
media.policememorialservice@gmail.com
Please see the list of Police Week National Memorial Committee members below.
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Matt Hagen
Memorial Committee Chairman fopmemorial@gmail.com
As Chairman of the National Memorial Committee, appointed by the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, I have the privilege of overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. This solemn event is organized in conjunction with the Police Auxiliary and stands as the cornerstone of National Police Week.
I currently serve as a Sergeant with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and bring more than 26 years of law enforcement experience to this role. I am a proud member of FOP Lodge #6 in Minnesota and the Immediate Past President of the Minnesota State Lodge.
Should you have any questions about the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service or the other observances held during Police Week, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Julie Black
Auxiliary Chair fopmemorialservice@fop.net
I serve as the Auxiliary Chair of the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. The Auxiliary works directly with the survivors during Police Week. It is our responsibility to ensure all participating survivors are provided information and support for the Memorial Service on May 15th. If you have any questions with regards to the survivors or the Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.
I am the chair of the National Memorial Media Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I will be assisting with all media inquiries leading up to the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and will be on site and coordinating all media at the United States Capitol on May 15. If you have any questions with regard to Media at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.
Ruben Marichalar
Chair - National Memorial Site Committee ruben.marichalar@fop.net
As Chairman of the National Memorial Site Committee, appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, I oversee all aspects of site setup and coordination for both the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15th and the Steve Young National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition on May 14th.
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I am a proud member of Minnesota Lodge #11 and currently hold the position of Minnesota National Trustee. I have been in law enforcement for 32 years and I am currently a Minnesota State Trooper.
I am a member of the National Memorial Site Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I assist with site set up and event coordination on May 15. If you have any questions with regard to the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.
Shawn Helbig
Member - National Memorial Site Committee Shawn.Helbig@yahoo.com
I am a member of the National Memorial Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I am in charge of site set and event coordination on May 15 and I am a liaison of to the FOP Government and Media Affairs Office. If you have any questions with regard to Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.
Ken Roske
Chair - National Memorial Honor Guard Committee roskek@outlook.com
I am the chair of the National Memorial Honor Guard Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I am responsible for the Honor Guard Exhibition on May 14th and all of the Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums that participate in the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15th including the Dais, and the Cordon and the Upper Terrace. If you have questions about Honor Guard or Pipes or Drums participating in the National Peace Officers Memorial Service please feel free to contact me.
I am the chair of the National Memorial Credentialing Committee and appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I am responsible for credentialing for those in attendance at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, including attendees, VIP Seating, volunteers and performers. I also coordinate all of the musical performers for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service. If you have any questions with regard to Memorial Service credentialing, please feel free to contact me.
Carlos Ortiz
Member - National Memorial Credentialing Committee Ortiz8341@yahoo.com
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Michael Kruggel
Member - National Memorial Credentialing Committee dmkruggel@aol.com
I am a member of the National Memorial Credentialing Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I assist with credentialing, transportation and logistics for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15. If you have any questions with regard to the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.
James E. Ford
Chair - National Memorial Communication/Marketing Committee fordnjfop@gmail.com
I am the chair of the National Memorial Communication and Marketing Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I am responsible for all communication and marketing for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service on May 15th. I also act as a Liaison to the National Auxiliary. Additionally, I have been designated as a social media liaison with the FOP Grand Lodge.
Joe Hamer
Member - National Memorial Committee j_hamer1420@sbcglobal.net
I am a member of the National Memorial Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I am a liaison between the National FOP Memorial Committee, the National FOP Auxiliary, Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) and those who are located at the Host Survivor hotel. If you have any questions with regard to the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.
Quentin Houck
Member - National Memorial Committee q.houck@cox.net
I am a member of the National Memorial Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police. I will be assisting with the coordination of the survivors from the host hotel to the United States Capitol on May 15. If you have any questions with regard to the National Peace Officers Memorial Service, please feel free to contact me.