Honoring Our Fallen Heroes – August 1st, 2025 - Brought to You By Good Greek Moving And Storage
Bottom Line: This weekly tribute is dedicated to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our communities. It also serves as a sobering reminder of the risks our law enforcement officers face every day to keep us safe.
In 2023, we saw progress in reducing line-of-duty deaths, but sadly, that trend did not hold. In 2024, line-of-duty deaths rose by 17% nationwide, with Florida alone mourning five additional losses. Across the country, 342 officers were shot in the line of duty, resulting in 50 deaths—an 8% increase from the previous year.
A Heavy Toll in 2024
Last year, we lost 167 heroes nationwide, including 8 in Florida, who gave their lives to protect us.
The Cost This Year
In 2025, 50 law enforcement professionals have fallen in the line of duty, including 2 in Florida.
Our Most Recent Losses
- In Kansas, Deputy Elijah Ming was murdered while responding to a domestic disturbance. Upon arriving on the scene, the suspect began firing on responding officers fatally striking Elijah. After a 90-minute standoff with police the suspect surrendered and has been charged with murder. Elijah is survived by his wife and son.
- In New York, Officer Didarul Islam (pictured) was murdered while working security at this week’s Park Avenue Shooting that resulted in the death of four people in the headquarters for Blackrock and the NFL. Islam was shot in the back by the suspect who later shot and killed himself during the targeted attack. Islam is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Remembering the Families Left Behind
As we honor those we’ve lost; we must also hold close the families they leave behind. The average fallen officer is 41 years old, with 11 years of service. 31 widows and 82 children are grieving the loss of a parent. Their sacrifice is profound.
A Call to Support
Let us stand united in support of our law enforcement officers. Back the badge, share their stories, and show them they are not alone. They need our gratitude and encouragement just as much as we need their protection. Together, we can honor the fallen by ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.