Oklahoma Correctional Employee Memorial Foundation

09/27/2022

Please join us on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in honoring the employees who have given their lives serving the citizens of Oklahoma.

10/13/2021

Although the OCEMF chose not to host a memorial service this year, we requested a Roll Call to honor our fallen brothers and sisters in Corrections. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections Honor Guard conducted the ceremonial roll call to identify the men and women who were killed in the line of duty. To all the families whose loved ones did not come home, please know how deeply grateful we are for their sacrifice.

Honoring ODOC’s fallen

08/30/2020

The OCEMF Board of Directors is very disappointed, but we have decided to cancel the Annual Memorial Service as well as the Jeffery M. McCoy Memorial Golf Tournament. We look forward to seeing everyone in September 2021.

12/13/2019

76 years ago, one inmate hit Sergeant Pat Riley over the head with a piece of lead pipe and the other stabbed him in the face and back with a knife, killing him. The OCEMF remembers and honors his sacrifice... RIP Sgt. Riley.

On December 13, 1943, an inmate told Chief Sergeant W. H. “Pat” Riley that he had been robbed of a watch and $30 by two other inmates. He also told Sergeant Riley the names of the two prisoners.

11/13/2019

21 years ago today, Gay Carter was savagely and repeatedly stabbed to death by an inmate at the R. B. 'Dick' Conner Correctional Center. The OCEMF honors and remembers her sacrifice to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and the State of Oklahoma.

On November 13, 1998, an inmate savagely and repeatedly stabbed Correctional Food Supervisor Gay Carter using a prison-made “shank” similar to a sharpened screwdriver. On a previous stay at the prison, this inmate had worked in the kitchen but lost this job because he was fighting with another i...

07/28/2019

It was 30 years ago today when Probation and Parole Officer Eugene L. Young died of an apparent heart attack after struggling with a parolee. Rest in peace, PPO Young... we remember and honor your sacrifice.

On July 28, 1989, at the Oklahoma City Probation and Parole Office, a parolee was being arrested during his visit to the office preparatory to having his parole revoked. The offender violently resisted arrest, and Probation and Parole Officer Eugene L. Young was one of five officers called to subdue...

07/18/2019

84 years ago today, Guard Foreman William C. Turner was killed when he was struck by lightening while supervising an inmate work crew. Rest in peace, Officer Turner; we have not forgotten your sacrifice.

On July 18, 1935, Guard Foreman William C. Turner was supervising three prisoners at Oklahoma State Penitentiary on the prison farm, approximately one mile from the main building. Turner was suddenly struck by lightning, immediately killing him and the horse he was riding. The three prisoners were a...

07/05/2019

The OCEMF Board of Directors are now accepting applications for the Officer Jeffery M. McCoy Memorial Scholarship. To download the application, please visit our website. Applications must be received no later than August 15.

Jeffery M. McCoy was born on October 31, 1979 to Pat and Genese McCoy who were very blessed to have been given such an amazing son. Jeff was a wonderful husband to his wife and role model to his children. Jeff’s older brother, Tony McCoy, was his confidant and co-conspirator in childhood antics, w...

06/06/2019

19 years ago today, Sgt. Joe Allen Gamble died from injuries sustained after he was attacked and stabbed by an inmate the day before. Today, we remember and honor his sacrifice. Rest in peace, Sgt. Gamble... your service and bravery will never be forgotten.

On June 5, 2000, Sergeant Joe Allen Gamble was assigned to D Unit at the Oklahoma State Reformatory. At 8:15 a.m., Sergeant Gamble heard the call for help from Officer William Callaway.

05/18/2019

Today, we remember and honor the sacrifice made 7 years ago when Probation and Parole Officer Jeffery M. McCoy was killed in the line of duty. Rest in peace, Officer McCoy.

On May 18, 2012, Probation and Parole Officer Jeffery Matthew McCoy was shot and killed while performing a field visit at a home in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

05/13/2019

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Please join the Oklahoma Correctional Employee Memorial Foundation in prayer and remembrance of all law enforcement staff killed in the line of duty.

Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18, 2019 In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to...

03/05/2019

Today, we remember and honor the sacrifice made 42 years ago when Correctional Officer Albert J. Cox was killed in the line of duty. Rest in peace, Officer Cox.

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