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Category: Loach An Phobal

Laoch An Phobal is a Celtic phrase which means community hero. Each year we select one Fallen Florida Officer who was killed in the line of duty and honor their sacrifice by naming them the Loach An Phobal for the year. This allows the community to remember a Fallen Officer from the past and reassure the community that his/her sacrifice will never be forgotten.

2023 Loach An Phobal

Miami Police Officer Paul Schippereit EOW: July 4, 2022 Paul Schippereit was crossing Biscayne Boulevard at 23rd Street when a yellow BMW 320i slammed into him and changed the trajectory of his life. The young Miami police officer was responding to a robbery. The victim had been shot in the face. The year was 1984. Only 27 and a sworn officer for two years, …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2020”

2020 “Loach An Phobal” is North Miami Police Officer Carl Wallace Mertes Police Officer Carl Wallace Mertes North Miami Police Department, Florida End of Watch: Wednesday, November 5, 1980 Police Officer Carl Mertes was shot and killed while backing up another officer who was making an arrest.Officer Mertes was on patrol and responded to backup …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2019”

2019 “Loach An Phobal” is Hollywood Police Officer Alex Del Rio / EOW: November 22, 2008   Police Officer Alex Del Rio was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a speeding motorist.The officer observed a motorist speeding eastbound on Sheridan Street. Officer Del Rio followed the car, and then had to take …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2018”

2018 “Loach An Phobal” is Mr. Steve Sotoloff On Sunday, December 4, 2016 Steve passed away from compilations of cancer. Steve was not only a generous supporter, a Lifetime Core Rider, but the best friend a guy could ever ask for. You know that line in a song, “I became a friend a friend would …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2016”

  Laoch An Phobal For 2016 Beverly Lynn Chastain May 6, 1970 – March 13, 2015   Beverly Lynn Chastain, 44, of Winter Haven Florida, Was born in Boyd County Kentucky to David and Linda Yonts on May 6th 1970.  Beverly attended school in Ashland Kentucky and attended College Indian River community college.  After a …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2015”

Laoch An Phobal For 2015 Michelle Bates Michelle was not only a good friend to the core riders of the foundation, but a part of the foundation it self. She went on the ride each year and did a great job at any task that was asked of her including selling the State Ride shirts at …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2014”

Laoch An Phobal For 2014 Summary of Broward County K9 Deputy Sheriff Michael Metroka Vehicular Assault / November 29, 1997 Deputy Metroka was injured after being involved in a hit and run on November 29, 1997, and died of his injuries on December 15, 1997. Deputy Metroka and his canine partner were traveling westbound when another …

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“Loach An Phobal for 2013”

Laoch An Phobal For 2013 Summary of Fort Lauderdael Police Officer Walter Ilyankoff Robbery / Murder July 21st, 1974. Subjects: Alvin Ford **Deceased** Henry Robinson DOC # 047115 George Decosta DOC # 047116 Alvin Lewis DOC # 046735 George Decosta and Alvin Ford had been acquaintances in the northern Florida for several months. On July 20, …

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