CANTON, IL – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge recognized exemplary law enforcement and emergency services personnel, as well as a supportive community member, during an awards ceremony at the FOP Spoon River Valley Lodge #427 in Canton on April 6th.
Life Saving Awards
Cass County Sheriff’s Deputies Tyler Rohlwing and Adam Demaree, Ashland Police Chief Martin Fanning, Beardstown paramedics Travis Matthews and Rick Hand
Responding to a shooting in Ashland on December 14, 2023, these individuals saved a critically injured man’s life through prompt life-saving measures and advanced medical procedures, marking the sole survivor of a murder-suicide.
Life Saving Award
Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Mason McCormick
Deputy McCormick’s quick thinking and action in applying a tourniquet at a severe vehicle accident on August 28, 2023, prevented further blood loss from a victim’s severed arm, ultimately saving their life.
Meritorious Service Award
Knox County Sheriff’s Deputies Heath Milan and Torry Carnes, and Chief Deputy Lindsey May
Deputies Milan and Carnes made significant drug seizures on August 17 and 23, 2023, removing illegal substances and firearms from the streets. Chief Deputy May’s efforts led to the arrest of narcotics traffickers and the seizure of illegal drugs and weapons on October 10, 2023, contributing to making Knox County safer.
Blue and Gold Award
Pastor Tom Wright of New Hope Fellowship Church in Farmington
Pastor Tom Wright and the New Hope Fellowship Church demonstrated exceptional support for local law enforcement by providing over $1,000 worth of Casey’s gift cards to Farmington Police Officers over four months, enabling officers to access hot meals and beverages during their duty shifts.