The BackStoppers is now assisting Officer Lee Brousseau of the Pontoon Beach Police Department who was catastrophically injured in the line of duty; he suffered the loss of his right foot and lower right leg in 2026 as a result of injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on January 25, 2018.
“Officer Brousseau dedicated his career to serving and protecting his community, and the injuries he suffered have had a lasting impact on every aspect of his life, BackStoppers is committed to standing beside him and his family as they navigate the challenges ahead.”– Lt. Col. Lawrence O’Toole, BackStoppers Executive Director
The BackStoppers is committed to helping families of catastrophic injured heroes as follows:
- Financial Assistance: The BackStoppers will provide financial aid of up to $150,000 directly to the family to assist with immediate and long-term needs.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The BackStoppers will ensure that the first responder and their family are covered with necessary medical, dental, and vision insurance as needed, providing peace of mind.
- Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses: The organization will reimburse any out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred by the family
Educational Support: The BackStoppers is also committed to covering tuition and educational costs from daycare through university for children, ensuring that their future is supported
The BackStoppers continues to stand by the families of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS personnel who have experienced catastrophic injuries in the line of duty as needed. The BackStoppers has provided support to the following families:
- Officer Lee Brousseau, Pontoon Beach Police Dept.
- Officer Colin Ledbetter, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
- Officer Nathan Spiess, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
- Officer Travis Brown, Ferguson Police Dept.
- Officer Adam Sullentrup, Hermann Police Dept.
- Michael Pickett, Jr., Kinloch Fire Protection Dist.
- Paramedic Erik Bedwell, Joachim-Plattin Ambulance Dist.
- Officer Ryan O’Connor, Arnold Police Department
- Officer Gary Glasby, Jr., St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.
- Officer Craig Tudor, Hazelwood Police Dept.
- Officer Michael Flamion, Ballwin Police Dept.
- Officer Michae Vernon, Florissant Police Dept.
- Officer Mathew Crosby, Rock Hill Police Dept.
- Jon Brough, Belleville Police Dept.
- Officer Matthew Browning, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.