Families of Fallen Heroes

Courtney Ellis, daughter of St. Louis County Police Officer James “Mitch” Ellis, Jr., EOW 10/11/19, journeyed to Madison, Wisconsin to participate in the Summer Dance Intensive at Magnus Opus Ballet. The Summer Dance Intensive is a program for intermediate to advanced dancers who want to […]

Sch'erica Wilson, daughter of EMT Scherese Bishop, EOW 3/11/11, recently successfully completed all requirements to become a paramedic at the Northeast Ambulance Fire Protection District, the same department her mother had served. We are very proud of Sch'erica and her desire to continue to shine as […]

We would like to celebrate and recognize the 100th birthday of Lucille Brommelhorst! We are blessed to know Lucille and had the honor of celebrating her over the weekend. Lucille, we hope you had an unforgettable celebration. Thank you for including us on this very […]

From daycare through university, our assistance and commitment to helping the children of fallen heroes will never waver. Educational costs and expenses continue to rise, and we understand the financial toll that takes on a family. We are honored to assist and be a part […]

BackStoppers surviving spouse Annette Jansen has begun an exciting new chapter with opening her own private counseling service, Strong Line Counseling LLC. “I am the surviving spouse of St. Charles Police Officer Grant Jansen, who was killed in the line of duty on September 10, 2008.  […]

Tori Moore, daughter of Maryland Heights Firefighter Paramedic Chris Moore, EOW 6/8/19, has been on an equestrian journey. Tori and her horse, Ledoux, have developed a steadfast relationship and excel in horseback riding competitions, especially barrel racing. Tori shares what brought her to horses, the […]

"On July 1, 2021, our lives were forever changed.  I wasn’t sure what would happen without my best friend by my side. Todd was my true and steady, the calm in the storm and without him I was lost, scared and wasn’t sure how I […]

Lily Shaffrey, daughter of Cedar Hill Fire Battalion Chief Marvin Shaffrey, EOW 11/2/21, addressed the attendees of the BackStoppers Annual Membership Dinner held in April. Lily boldly shared memories of her father, how she continues to honor his memory today and her endeavors and goals. “On […]

Ivy Burns, daughter of Bonne Terre Police Ptlm. Lane Burns, EOW 3/17/22, recently won first place in the fourth grade category for the Community Teachers Association writing contest. Ivy wrote about her third grade teacher, Mrs. Portell, who helped her tremendously following her father’s death. Ivy […]

CJ Moore, son of Maryland Heights Fire Protection District Firefighter Paramedic Chris Moore, EOW 6/8/19, became a Junior Firefighter this year. The Eureka Fire Protection District Junior Firefighters Program is made for young people with an eagerness to learn more about fire and rescue, emergency […]