ASSIST THE CHP 11-99 FOUNDATION AS WE PURSUE OUR SECOND QUARTER CENTURY OF SERVICE TO CHP FAMILIES
The California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organization that provides Benefits and Scholarships to California Highway Patrol family members. Since the CHP 11-99 Foundation was incorporated in 1981, the members of the Foundation's Board of Directors have distributed over $18 million in assistance to current, retired and Fallen in the Line of Duty CHP employees and their families. For 28 years, the important work of the Foundation has been enabled through the generosity of tens of thousands of individual donors and volunteers and by institutional grant funding. To learn how you can assist and participate, please read how you can help.
Announcements
Five CHP Officer Killed in Less Than Two Months - Two Die on Same Day
Fallen Hero CHP Officer Brett Oswald
On Sunday, June 27, 2010, at approximately 6:40 pm, Officer Brett Oswald, responded to a report of a collision in San Luis Obispo County. Officer Oswald called for a tow truck and was waiting next to his patrol vehicle when a passing vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines and struck Officer Oswald causing major injuries. Officer Oswald was transported via ambulance to Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton, California, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Officer Oswald served as a CHP officer for 20 years. Officer Oswald is survived by his wife, Marlene Oswald; and parents Linda Oswald and Richard Oswald.
Fallen Hero CHP Officer Justin McGrory
On June 27, 2010, at approximately 3:38 am, Officer Justin McGrory, was conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle, northbound Interstate 15, in San Bernardino County. For unknown reasons, a vehicle veered off the roadway and struck Officer McGrory while he stood on the right side of the patrol vehicle. His partner provided medical aid to Officer McGrory, along with responding CHP officers. Officer McGrory was transported via air ambulance to St. Mary's Medical Center in Apple Valley, California, where he was pronounced deceased. Officer McGrory served as a CHP officer for nearly three years. He is survived by his expectant wife Kelly McGrory; son Liam (1 year old); stepson, Cade Hamilton (4 years old); and stepdaughter, Erin Hamilton (7 years old), his Father (retired CHP Lieutenant) Robert McGrory, and mother, Jeana McGrory.
Fallen Hero CHP Officer Philip Ortiz
On June 9, 2010, California Highway Patrol Officer Philip Ortiz was conducting an enforcement stop on the right shoulder of northbound I-405. During the enforcement stop Officer Ortiz was struck from behind by a vehicle being driven on the right shoulder of the freeway. As a result of the collision, Officer Ortiz sustained major injuries. He succumbed to his injuries on June 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife, parents, sister and a large extended family. Officer Ortiz faithfully served the people of California as a CHP officer for 28 years. He was a motor officer for over 20 years in the West Los Angeles Area.
Fallen Hero CHP Officer Thomas Coleman
During the early morning hours on June 11, 2010 California Highway Patrol Officer Thomas Coleman was riding his departmentally assigned motorcycle and initiated an enforcement stop on a motorist for a traffic violation. When the vehicle failed to yield, a pursuit ensued. While traveling eastbound on San Bernardino Avenue, in the city of Redlands, California, Officer Coleman's motorcycle collided into the side of a tractor trailer. As a result of the collision, Officer Coleman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officer Coleman is survived by his wife, two young children, mother, three sisters, and brother.
Fallen Hero CHP Officer Daniel Benavides
During the morning of May 7, 2010, California Highway Patrol Officer Daniel Benavides was flying CHP AIR-63, a Cessna 206 fix winged aircraft, patrolling Imperial County. At approximately 10:30 am, for unknown reasons, Air 63 crashed into the rugged terrain near Ocotillo Wells, west of Brawley, CA. After a heroic search and rescue operation by several Law Enforcement agencies, the military and BLM personnel, Officer Daniel N. Benavides was found deceased in the wreckage. He is survived by his wife, Megan and their 9 year old daughter.
Our thoughts go out to the families and co-workers of these brave men.
Thanks to the generosity of our members, the CHP 11-99 Foundation was able to provide immediate assistance to these Officer's families during these tragedies. _______________________________________________
2010-11 Scholarship Cycle has ended!
Thank you to all of the fine students who applied for this year's 11-99 Foundation Scholarships. The Scholarship Committee has completed their review of all of the applications and notification letters have been sent.
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11-99 Foundation Receives Record Donation!
The Mogin Law Firm has distributed $500,000 to the CHP 11-99 Foundation as part of $40 million in cy pres awards from settlement funds in the Smokeless Tobacco Case I-IV. Attending the February 26 ceremony (see photo) at The Mogin Law Firm offices in San Diego, included California Highway Patrol Commissioner Joe Farrow, CHP 11-99 Chairman John Schroeder, CHP 11-99 Director and Scholarship Chairman Chuck Swimmer, CHP Inland Division Chief Jeff Talbott, CHP 11-99 Vice-Chairman Scott Siegel, CHP 11-99 Executive Director Rebecca Centner, and Daniel J. Mogin. This $500,000 gift that The Mogin Firm spearheaded will help the CHP 11-99 Foundation continue its mission to support California Highway Patrol personnel in their times of greatest need,” said John Schroeder, CHP 11-99 Chairman. “In addition, The Mogin Firm should feel proud that this contribution will directly assist a number of students in starting, continuing or completing their higher education. Dan Mogin and the Smokeless Tobacco team of lawyers will forever be remembered by the CHP 11-99 Foundation Board of Directors for the direct benefits conferred on the families of California Highway Patrol employees.” _______________________________________________
Bob Weinberg CHP 11-99 Foundation Golf Tournament
Join us for the 28th Annual Bob Weinberg CHP 11-99 Foundation Golf Tournament and Comedy Show on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park. We are pleased to announce that comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will be appearing in our "showroom". If you are not a golfer, plan to attend the dinner, auction and comedy show. Sign up now for this spectacular event. Contact bwgt@chp11-99.org for further information or jlevine@chp11-99.org for sponsorships.
Movie Screening in November - Save the Date!
Save the Date - November 12, 2010 - for the annual Movie Screening at Paramount Studios! On the screen will be "Morning Glory", starring Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams. The film is produced by J.J. Abrams and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada), director Roger Michell's comedic glimpse into the cutthroat world of live television finds a desperate female news producer (Rachel McAdams) attempting to put out the flames between an anchorman (Harrison Ford) and his blustery but iconic cohost (Diane Keaton) in a last-ditch effort to save their failing morning show. Contact Judy Levine at 310-455-3709 for sponsorship opportunities. _______________________________________________
"If Necessary, Lay Down My Life..."
Since the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation was created, 60 California Highway Patrol Officers have lost their lives while on duty. During one of the Department's most devastating 12-month periods in its 80-plus-year history, the CHP lost seven (7) Officers in the Line of Duty, between September, 2005 and August, 2006. More recently six Officers were killed in a eight month period between October, 2009 and June, 2010. One of these most recent tragedies occurred, when Officer Jarrod Martinez died while on-duty in a traffic collision near Los Olivos on Thursday, October 29, 2009, just two days prior to his one-year anniversary of graduating the CHP Academy. Fallen Hero CHP Officer Martinez is survived by his wife and daughter. Never forgotten and forever honored, these most-recent Fallen Heroes are:
Officer David Romero - September 23, 2005
Officer Andrew Stevens - November 17, 2005
Officer Erick Manny - December 21, 2005
Lieutenant Michael Walker - December 31, 2005
Officer Earl Scott - February 17, 2006
Officer John Bailey - February 25, 2006
Officer Brent Clearman - August 6, 2006
Officer Robert Dickey - June 10, 2007
Officer Scott Russell - July 31, 2007
Officer John Miller - November 16, 2007
Officer Joseph Sanders - December 15, 2008
Officer Jarrod Martinez – October 29, 2009
Officer Daniel Benavides – May 7, 2010
Officer Thomas Coleman - June 11, 2010
Officer Philip Ortiz - June 22, 2010
Officer Justin McGrory - June 27, 2010
Officer Brett Oswald - June 27, 2010
Generous Legacy Gift Endows Broderick Crawford Benefits Program
Some of us are dedicated enough to assist others through hands-on work and direct deed, while some of us assist through the provision of major charitable gifts. A very select, special few among us have the capacity, fortitude, and commitment to do both. To honor Kelly Crawford's father, 1950s television series icon and Academy Award winner Broderick Crawford, in perpetuity, and to support the 11-99 Foundation's death and emergency benefits program, Kelly and his wife Jean have become Charter Members of the 11-99 Foundation's Bob Weinberg Legacy Society. For the full story, please click here.
Tribute is a Symbol of a Special Partnership
A special collaboration ensured that a pair of distinctive, official, green signs was erected on the Interstate 5 freeway, just north of Sacramento, to honor the sacrifice Fallen Hero CHP Officer Artie J. Hubbard paid while on duty, protecting the citizens of California. This tangible and enduring tribute to Officer Hubbard stands as a symbol of a positive special partnership forged among the CHP 11-99 Foundation, the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), the California Highway Patrol and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Bob Weinberg Legacy Society
To better serve the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation's many friends and donors, the members of the CHP 11-99 Foundation's Board of Directors created the Bob Weinberg Legacy Society (BWLS), as part of the CHP 11-99 Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration. For more information about the 11-99 Foundation's BWLS and Gift Planning please click here.
Our Programs
Broderick Crawford Benefits Program
Through the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation's Broderick Crawford Benefits Program, the members of the Foundation's Board of Directors provide emergency and death-related Benefits to the members of CHP families in times of need. Since 1981, the members of the CHP 11-99 Foundation's Board of Directors have provided nearly $3.9 million in Benefits to support worthy CHP families.
Scholarship Program
Since they began awarding college Scholarships over two decades ago, the members of the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation's Board of Directors have awarded thousands of post-secondary level educational scholarships, which have helped thousands of worthy students attain college degrees.
Annual Scholarship Award Ceremonies
Once again this year, the CHP 11-99 Foundation will be hosting a series of Scholarship Award Ceremonies up and down the state, to honor the young men and women who were selected to receive post-secondary educational Scholarships for the 2010-11 academic year.
Did you Know
A quarter century ago, the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation was created to provide Benefits support to CHP families in times of crisis. Since 1981, the members of the CHP 11-99 Foundation's Board of Directors have issued nearly $3.9 million dollars in Benefits. The majority of these funds have been provided to directly support the children and spouses of the 55 Fallen Hero CHP Officers who have died in the Line of Duty over the course of the 11-99 Foundation's history. Seven (7) of these Officers lost their lives within a tragic, 12-month period. This many Officers laying down their lives in the Line of Duty, in separate incidents, within a single 12-month period, is unprecedented in the 75-plus-year history of the California Highway Patrol.
Profile of Hope
Elizabeth Martinez: Always Honoring Her Father
Everyday, in every way, California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation Scholarship recipient and college graduate Elizabeth Martinez honors her Fallen Hero father, CHP Officer Saul Martinez, Sr. Elizabeth, who earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Master's degree from California State University, San Diego, currently serves as the Transfer Center Coordinator at El Camino College Compton Center.
Founder, CHP 11-99 Foundation