Monthly Archives: June 2021

A challenge coin is a unique token that symbolizes a representation of a group or organization. Challenge coins are often collected and traded in the military and first responder communities, and some are harder to come by than others. Paramedic Erik Bedwell of the Joachim-Plattin Ambulance […]

On August 29, 2021, Officer Tamarris Bohannon of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department was shot and killed while responding to a call. Officer Bohannon was only 29 years old, and he left behind his wife, Alexis, and their three children. He dedicated over three […]

There is a volunteer opportunity for The Greek Open event benefiting BackStoppers and the Hellenic Spirit Foundation on Monday, June 28th. Details may be found below. Date: Monday, June 28th Time: 8am Arrival Time through 6:30pm Location: Meadowbrook Country Club- 200 Meadowbrook Country Club Est. Ballwin, MO 63011 Interested? […]

The BackStoppers is now assisting the family of Firefighter Rodney L. Heard of the St. Louis Fire Department who died in the line of duty on June 15, 2021 after battling COVID-19. Firefighter Heard served nearly 23 years with the St. Louis Fire Department. He leaves […]

Our mission needs your help to support families of the fallen and first responders who have suffered a catastrophic injury in the line of duty. The BackStoppers is providing $10,000 in assistance to two law enforcement officers who were shot in the line of duty on […]