Yearly Archives: 2016

Joe Strehl, son of fallen hero Det. Stephen Strehl EOW 11/19/93, graduated from the St. Louis County Police Academy last night.  Congratulations, Joe!  We're honored to have been a part of your journey to becoming an officer with the St. Louis County Police Department.  You […]

The second issue of The BackStoppers Newsletter has mailed!  Read about three families who've benefited from The BackStoppers' assistance, a local firefighter who's giving back and going pro, and more in Volume 1, Issue 2. We wish to thank Jerry Kiske, Jr and Mulligan Printing, Firefighter Dave Marlo and […]

Woodard's Raffle is back!  And it's even bigger than before.  Woodard Cleaning and Restoration's 2016 raffle drawing is this Monday, November 21st.  That means there is not much time left to get your tickets for some of the greatest raffle prizes to be offered in […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting the family of Deputy Sheriff Paul Clark of the St. Francois County Sheriff's Department who died in the line of duty on July 4, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained months prior.  On October 27, 2015, Deputy Clark's patrol car was struck […]

Deputy Larry Gardner, Monroe County IL Sheriff's Department Deputy Larry Gardner with the Monroe County IL Sheriff's Department has supported our mission for over a decade with the Monroe County BackStoppers.  Then, during last year's first-ever BackStoppers Member Drive, Larry joined.  He didn't stop there.  He took to social […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting the family of Officer Blake Snyder of the St. Louis County Police Department who was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 6, 2016 while responding to a call.  A suspect opened fire on the officer upon his arrival […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting the family of a St. Louis County Police Officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on October 6, 2016 while responding to a call.  A suspect opened fire on the officer upon his arrival on the scene. The 33-year old […]

On a hot Saturday in early September, 5-year old Griffin put on his police officer uniform, loaded up his patrol car, and set out for Frontier Park with 2-year old brother, Levi.  Together the boys spent the day selling ice cream to raise funds for […]

CCMSI, a small company with a big heart, organized a silent auction and raised $10,000 for The BackStoppers!  Moved to show their gratitude to law enforcement and our area's first responders, CCMSI held the auction for employees over two days.  This generous support of our mission […]

Our 2nd Annual Membership Drive is here! The drive begins September 15th and runs through October 15th, 2016. Join or renew now and your membership is valid for the remainder of 2016 and all of 2017. We've introduced new items or increased the benefits for […]