"MI-COPS has helped me gain
strength by sharing my tragedy with other survivors. I feel free to talk
about my son because other survivors know how I feel. Writing letters to
other survivors has also helped me grow stronger."
Fran Hoover, Mother
Officer Clay Hoover
Inkster Police Department
Died in the Line of Duty
July 9, 1987 |
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"MI-COPS is a group of caring
people who were willing to stand by and support our family after the loss
of our son. They cried with us; they listened while we verbalized our pain.
They continued to offer love and encouragement through the weeks and months
as we attempt to rebuild our lives."
Jim Niewiek, Father
Trooper Steven Niewiek
Michigan State Police
Died in the Line of Duty
February 2, 1992 |
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"The traumatic loss of Deputy
Ernie Heikkila will be a long healing process for all of us. MI-COPS has
been there since the incident occurred. MI-COPS will never let anyone forget
how deep the sacrifice was. The entire law enforcement community can be
rest assured that they will be their Guardian Angels."
Robert L. Carter, Sheriff
Deputy Ernie Heikkila
Muskegon County Sheriff's
Department
Died in the Line of Duty
February 15, 1995 |
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"MI-COPS has been a tremendous
help to Katelyn and I not only for our emotional needs, but also for many
of the issues that need to be addressed from a survivor standpoint, like
benefits and paperwork. You need to have people around you who know exactly
how you feel. No one can understand unless they've gone through it. I don't
think I would have made it without MI-COPS."
Diane Philpot, Wife
Officer Jerry Philpot
Detroit Police Department
Died in the Line of Duty
May 25, 1995 |
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"This isn't a group where
people just sit around passing the kleenix box; these are real people who
are doing things to help survivors. I appreciate the support for my family,
but I also appreciate the support for all officers that comes from MI-COPS
and COPS."
Officer Lisa Hoier, Sister
Officer Scott Flahive
Grand Haven Department of
Public Safety
Died in the Line of Duty
December 13, 1994 |
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"I pray that criminal justice
professionals never have to experience the death of an officer... If it
does happen, I would urge any law enforcement agency to contact MI-COPS
and request assistance as soon as possible. MI-COPS is a resource that
can provide assistance during the toughest of times."
Sheriff Gene Wiggelsworth
Sergeant Paul Cole
Ingham County Sheriff's
Department
Died in the Line of Duty
October 6, 1996 |
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