April 23, 2026
Honoring His Legacy: Sgt. Jeffry Kowalski
The legacy of Sgt. Jeffry Kowalski lives on as his daughter, Madison, recently held the Sgt. Jeffry Kowalski BackStoppers Benefit Dinner. The elegant evening was held at Sunset Country Club, and the all who gathered were there to honor and remember Sgt. Kowalski in support […]
March 24, 2026
From the Families We Serve: Kaleb Langsdorf
Kaleb Langsdorf, son of North County Police Officer Michael Langsdorf, EOW 6/23/19, has been making strides since he graduated in 2024. Kaleb earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Banking and Real Estate and a Masters of Science, Finance from Mizzou. He is currently […]
December 16, 2025
From the Families We Serve: Alanna Cova, Surviving Spouse of Capt. Jim Cova
Alanna Cova, surviving spouse of Affton Fire Capt. Jim Cova, EOW 7/9/24, shares her husband’s legacy and a message of hope after tragedy.
“Jim was a decorated firefighter, captain, leader and mentor. But beyond the uniform and the titles, he was so much more.
Jim was a […]
July 3, 2025
From the Families We Serve: Luke Crosby
Luke Crosby is the son of Rock Hill Police Officer Mathew Crosby who was catastrophically injured in the line of duty on April 8, 2010. Officer Crosby was shot while responding to a domestic dispute, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. Our assistance to […]