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We are now assisting the family of Firefighter Lloyd Ruediger who passed away at home on June 26, 2023 after he responded to a residential structural fire the previous evening. Firefighter Ruediger was 84 years old and had served 59 years with the New Haven-Berger Fire […]

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 […]

During the month of February OG Hospitality Group held its annual BackStoppers Month benefitting our mission. Every St. Louis Shack Breakfast & Lunch, The Corner Pub & Grill and The Tavern Kitchen & Bar presented customers an opportunity to give to BackStoppers by purchasing a […]

We are now assisting the family of Hermann Police Department Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith who was shot and succumbed to injuries sustained on March 12, 2023. Det. Sgt. Griffith was 34 years old.  He leaves behind his loving family.  We are providing $10,000 in assistance to the […]

The 35th Annual Budweiser Guns 'N Hoses presented $1 million dollars to BackStoppers for the second year in a row! Since 1987, Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses has played a predominant part of our mission. The support from this beloved St. Louis tradition has brought in $11 […]

BackStoppers Month is back! Throughout the month of February when you dine at any St. Louis Shack Breakfast & Lunch, Corner Pub & Grill and Tavern Kitchen & Bar you will be presented the opportunity to purchase a BackStoppers Buck benefiting our mission. The 2022 BackStoppers […]

Sgt. Jesse L. Murphy, Jr. and his wife, Avis G. Murphy dedicated their lives to public service. Sgt. Murphy served with the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 33 years, and Avis served 25 years as the supervisor of the Troop C record room. They both […]

Joe Strehl, son of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency, Det. Stephen Strehl, EOW 11/19/93, has devoted his life to serving our community and country. Last December Joe was sent to a nine-month long overseas deployment to the Middle East in support […]

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 […]