We are now providing ongoing assistance to the family of Chief Garry Moore of the Whitewater Fire Protection District. Chief Moore died in the line of duty on April 2, 2025 while responding to a call in extreme severe weather.
Chief Moore began serving as a volunteer public safety officer in the 1970s and began serving as Chief of the Whitewater Fire Protection District in the mid-1990s. He was 68 years old. He left behind his wife and loving family.
We are honoring the legacy of Firefighter Chevy Gall of the Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District who died in the line of duty on April 4, 2025. Firefighter Gall succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident while he was responding to a Swift water rescue.
Firefighter Gall started serving with the Beaufort-Leslie Fire Protection District in November 2024 and had completed training in fire suppression and water/ice rescue operations. He was 16 years old. He left behind his loving family and friends.
When a line of duty death occurs, The BackStoppers steps in with immediate assistance that is then ongoing. After immediately providing $10,000 to the family to be used in whatever way they need, we meet with the family of the fallen, eliminate their debt, and arrange to provide ongoing support for expenses such as health care, tuition, and more. The BackStoppers is always there. We’re able to offer life-long assistance to the families of the fallen because of the generous support of members and donors.
We recognize the tremendous sacrifices that public servants make every day when they go to work. We understand the burdens placed on surviving spouses and children when tragedies occur. We believe our community has an obligation to care for the loved ones of those who have protected us. We accept the responsibility to make that happen. Join us in our cause. Help us provide life-long support for families of fallen heroes by donating or joining online or by mail to the address below.
The BackStoppers, Inc.
PO Box 795168
Saint Louis, MO 63179-0700
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