Houston Police Department Officer Richard Martin was tragically killed in the line of duty, early Monday morning May 18, 2015, as he was placing tire spikes during a car chase. Officer Martin, 47, a four year veteran with the Houston Police Department is survived
by a 22-year-old daughter, Cynthia and an 11-year-old son, Tyler.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Officer Timothy Davison was violently attacked while escorting an inmate to his cell, on July 15, 2015, at the Telford Unit. The 47-year-old officer was taken to a hospital in Texarkana, about 20 miles east of the prison, where he died. He had been with the agency since December of 2014.
Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth was tragically killed in the line of duty, on Friday evening, August 28, 2015.
Deputy Goforth was shot to death, in what appears to be an assassination-style homicide, at a gas station in Northwest Harris County. Deputy Goforth, 47, was a ten year veteran with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and is
survived by his wife, a 12-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son.
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“In Their Own Words”by Kirk Bonsal
President’s Corner– A Few Words From
Robert Ted Lyons
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“In Their Own Words”by Kirk W. Bonsal, Investigator, Civil Rights Division, Harris County District Attorney’s Office
I wanted to personally thank you and the
staff of The 100 Club for the continued
support of law enforcement members
and their families. The support that The
100 Clubs gives to law enforcement and
our brother firefighters inspired me as a
Harris County Law Enforcement Officer to
become a Life Member. I am also a past
recipient of the Officer of the Year award,
an award I proudly display.
Two years ago I was accepted to Sam
Houston State University as a graduate
student in the Criminal Justice Leadership
& Management Program. I was also
awarded The 100 Club scholarship. I
found the program to be a fulfilling and
rewarding educational experience that
will prove vital as I continue my career.
I graduated on August 8, 2015 earning a
Masters Degree because of what The 100
Club does to support law enforcement
officers. I can assure you that The 100
Club scholarship is the reason that I was
able to continue my education when I did.
I believe that the scholarship program is
a vital part of improving policing as we
move forward as a profession. Education
is the key to success and I believe
success is defined as a professional
policing organization that represents
the community lead by professionals.
With access to higher education such
as opportunities provided by The 100
Club, this is a reality. I cannot praise Sam
Houston State University and The 100
Club enough and I hope the partnership
continues well into the future.
Thank you for all that you do!
Sincerely,
Kirk W. Bonsal, MS
27th Annual Golf TournamentHeld at BlackHorse Golf Club
The 100 Club’s 27th Annual Golf Tournament was
held on Monday, September 21st at BlackHorse
Golf Club in Cypress, Texas with a field of almost
200 golfers. The first place low net foursome of the
tournament was: Victor Mitchell, Sean Gay, Donald
Rogers and Dwendol Bryant with a score of 52.
The live auction was a big success again this year with three
auction packages: “St. Maarten, BWI” for four package,
“Whispering Pines” for four package, and “Golf at St.
Andrews, Scotland” for four package.
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The 100 Club accepts donations to our Survivor’s Fund, of which 100% goes
directly to the dependents of those killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty.
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Porter Fire Department Chief Carter Johnson and Emergency Service District Board shown in photo to the right, holding the plaque that was given to them at their monthly
meeting on July 28th in recognition of the four Porter Fire Department firefighters who were honored at The 100 Club Annual Heroes Awards Banquet in May. Chief Johnson advised the Board that they had become Lifetime Members of The 100 Club after learning of the organization’s activities over the last few years. They were also given a copy of the awards program booklet and given some 100 Club membership applications to hand out for new members of The 100 Club.
A handful of Bryan/College Station business owners held a 100 Club fundraiser from noon to 5pm on Friday, September 18th and it was a huge success. They cooked for 1,100 law enforcement officers and
firefighters, and barely had any food left at 5pm. The officers and firefighters really appreciated the show of appreciation and that the public was invited to come out and meet them and make donations. A total of $1,104.00 was raised.
Thank you to Kerry Kirkley and the Bayou City Cup Series for supporting The 100 Club. The
picture above is of the Best of Show winner, Fred Arnold and his 1957 Chevy Bel-Air at the event on July 19th. Despite the heat index of 100+, there were close to 60 show participants. Thank you to Hooters for hosting.
Check out what some incredible kids in League
City did to raise money for Deputy Goforth’s
family and for the families of other fallen first
responders.
Gia, Brianna, Brox, Riley and Alex spent their
entire Labor Day weekend, in the 96 degree
weather, doing a fundraiser. Gia was inspired
by Harris County Sheriff, Ron Hickman’s words,
“Drop the qualifiers... Lives Matter” during his
news conference the day after Deputy Goforth was murdered.
They set up a stand and sold homemade “Lives Matter... in memory of Deputy Goforth”
refrigerator magnets, blue survivor bracelets, blue support ribbons and lemonade. They
raised over $1,000.00, thanks to the generosity of their neighbors in the South Shore
Harbour subdivision.
They collected for two separate funds: The 100 Club Survivors Fund and the Harris County
Sherriff’s Office Benevolence Association fund for Deputy
Darren Goforth’s family. On Thursday, September 17th,
they presented the funds raised to Sheriff Ron Hickman,
of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and to the Executive
Director Richard Hartley, of the 100 Club. They had a great
time today meeting these community leaders. Each of these
leaders and their staffs took about an hour out of their day
to spend time with and honor them.
Golf Tournament (continued from page 1)president’s cornerMy continued thanks to our 30,000 members who provide
the support for the Club’s programs. I would encourage each
of you to spread the word about what we do and to help
us increase the membership of The 100 Club. You are our
strongest link to new members. If each of you only brought
in one new member, we would quickly double the size of our
organization and increase the ability to help those who protect
and serve each of us on a daily basis. Please take a minute
and help us grow. A membership application is included in this newsletter. Use it to get
your new 100 Club member. If you need membership materials for larger groups call us
at (713) 952-0100 or email our Executive Director Rick Hartley at: [email protected].
Sadly, I report to you that we lost Houston Police Officer Richard Martin on May 18,
2015 when he was killed putting out a spike strip in an effort to end a high speed chase
in West Houston. Officer Martin, was single and is survived by his 11 year old son Tyler
and a grown daughter.
Many of you have heard the tragic news of the loss of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
Darren Goforth who was shot to death, assassination-style, at a gas station in
northwest Harris County on August 31, 2015. Deputy Goforth is survived by his wife, a
12 year old daughter and a 5 year old son.
Your Board of Directors approves funds for the dependent families of law enforcement
officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, which includes paying off the debt and
providing funds for children to further their education after they complete high school. I
am pleased to report that our average gift to the dependents of our Heroes killed in the
line of duty is approximately $300,000. Of course, all financial support is based on the
particular needs of each family and the amounts vary depending on those needs. Your
Board of Directors also provides $20,000, for use as needed, to the executor of the
estate of a single Hero killed in the line of duty and to do a needs assessment if there is
debt remaining after the estate has been probated.
As I reach the conclusion of my term as President of The 100 Club, I would like to thank
all of our members for their continued support. I know that there are many decisions
made by each of you regarding charitable giving and appreciate your giving to support
our work. I would also like to let you know that your Board and staff continues to work
hard to be good stewards of the resources you provide to our 62 year old Club.
As we approach the Holiday Season, I would ask you to think about giving a 100 Club
membership as a gift. Many members have done this in previous years and your gift of
a 100 Club membership helps us to grow.
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Annual MeetingJanuary 13, 2016
62nd Annual Heroes Awards BanquetMay 2016 honoring outstanding Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters in our coverage area.
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The raffle item was a 12-gauge shotgun with case plus
a case of beer from around the world, once a month.
We also had a new Membership sign-up table which
included each
new membership
being automatically
entered in a raffle for a new 65 quart Yeti cooler. We
had a total of 18 new 100 Club memberships.
This year we had a “19th Hole Gathering” in memory of
and to honor 100 Club Lifetime Director Jerry Andrew.
Plans are already underway for next year’s tournament.
Briggs Equipment $5,000 check presentation. Left to right: Kevin Kaplun, Betty Castillo, Executive Director of The 100 Club Rick Hartley, and Kevin Williams.
Check presentation of $2,000 from Texas Chefs Association Houston Chapter 2015 Fundraiser: theme of 911 tragedy honoring the firefighters, law enforcement, and food service workers with The 100 Club as one of the beneficiaries. Pictured left to right, Chef George LeBlanc, Executive Director of The 100 Club Rick Hartley, and Chef Lester Binnick.
The 9th Annual Back the Badge Ride on Saturday, May 30, raised more than $5,000.00 for the 100 Club. Left to right: Bryan Miller (Founder of the Back the Badge Ride), Attorney James Walker (Sponsor), 100 Club Executive Director Rick Hartley, Kevin Ray (President, Los Tropas Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club), Eric Hoffman (President Seventh Seal Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club). These clubs collectively donated $2,000.00 toward the Back the Badge Ride.
These scholarship recipients are Honors Students in the School of Criminal Justice and the scholarships they received were established in honor of 100 Club Past Presidents and Officers. The Club honored ten students with scholarships during the Criminal Justice School’s Honors Convocation in Huntsville on April 23rd. 100 Club Directors Ken Moore and Jerry Crews are also pictured in the photo.
Prison Break Tattoos supports the men and women who take
chances and risk their lives daily to serve you and the ones you
cherish the most. In addition, Prison Break Tattoos salutes and
honors those who are true heroes. Houston Police Sergeant BK
Klev, owner of Prison Break Tattoos presents a check to Rick
Hartley, Executive Director of The 100 Club (left).
Brad Gause, left making a check presentation to The 100 Club Executive Director Rick Hartley.