Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation

Do you know a first responder who’s making a great impact in their community? Two longtime supporters of the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation, the Portland Winterhawks and SeaBee Construction, partnered up to honor a deserving Hometown Hero at each Winterhawks home game during the 2026-27 season.

Visit this link, https://chl.ca/whl-winterhawks/hometown-heroes-2026-presented-by-seabee-construction, to nominate a true Hometown Hero you know and love. If selected, the honoree will receive four tickets to a Winterhawks game, a merchandise prize pack, and access to our VIP Lounge.

Thank you to the Winterhawks and SeaBee for your constant and unwavering support of those who selflessly serve our communities!

Today we remember.

We remember the 246 passengers and crew who took off on four flights that morning, never to return.

We remember the 2,731 people who left home for work at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that morning, never to walk back through the door.

We remember the 343 firefighters, 72 police officers, and eight EMTs/paramedics who answered frantic calls for help that morning and ran to danger so others might live, never to sign out of service at the conclusion of their shift.

We remember all those devastated who continue to grieve their loved ones whose lives ended that terrible Tuesday morning 25 years ago.

“No one day shall erase you from the memory of time.” - Virgil (displayed in the Memorial Hall of the National September 11 Memorial Museum)

Today marks a somber anniversary for Oregon’s law enforcement family. On September 4, 2001, Oregon State Police Sergeant John Burright, Sr. Trooper Maria Mignano and Albany Police Department Officer Jason Hoerauf were assisting a motorist whose car was disabled along the side of Interstate 5 north of Albany. An inattentive, drowsy driver struck the three officers, killing Sr. Trooper Mignano and Officer Hoerauf instantly. Sergeant Burright was critically wounded and never recovered, dying of his injuries on May 4, 2021.

On the 25th anniversary of this tragedy, we pause to remember the lives and legacies of John, Maria, and Jason. We remember them for the way they lived, and we hold close to our hearts those who love them and miss them every day.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Burright, Sr. Trooper Mignano, and Officer Hoerauf. You will never be forgotten.

The world lost a one-of-a-kind human being on Sunday with the passing of Bob Miller, and our hearts are broken. Bob was a staunch supporter of law enforcement and one of the best friends to the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation.

Bob used his golden voice to raise awareness of police survivor matters throughout his tenure as the well-loved every-man morning radio host in Portland, and, shortly after his retirement from broadcasting, he joined our board of directors.

Throughout his time on our board and even after he stepped away from it, Bob steadfastly did all he could to support the work we do. Whether it was giving a community talk to filling in as a deputy logistics chief for a line-of-duty death response to drumming up community support for the family of a fallen officer, Bob was there lending his kind heart and charisma.

Thank you to Bob’s family for sharing him with us. We are so sorry for your loss.

To say we’ll miss Bob is a massive understatement. He left a mark on every life he touched, and we are so grateful he blessed us with his love and passion for so long.

Rest in peace, Bob.

“O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”

We’re wishing everyone a safe and Happy Independence Day, and we’re sending a special thank you to our first responders on duty today keeping our communities safe and our military for protecting our freedom.

Happy 250th birthday, United States of America! 🇺🇸

⛳ SOLD OUT!

The 15th Annual Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation Golf Tournament presented by 7-Eleven is officially sold out!

A huge thank you to everyone who registered. We look forward to seeing you on September 14 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club for another great tournament benefiting the families of Oregon's fallen law enforcement officers.

Although team registration is full, sponsorship opportunities are still available. If your business or organization would like to support the tournament, we'd love to have you involved.

Visit oregonfallenbadge.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. ⛳️

Mark your calendars! The 2027 Oregon Law Enforcement Ball & Auction is Saturday, April 17, 2027 at Spirit Mountain Casino & Hotel in Grand Ronde.

Tickets are expected to go on sale in early January, but you can reserve your hotel room at our discounted event rate now through this link: https://bit.ly/2027-ball-hotel-reservations.

We’re excited for this beautiful new location, and we can’t wait to see you at the ball!

Contest time! We’re thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Oregon Law Enforcement Ball & Auction is moving to an all-new location on April 17, 2027, so how about a chance to win a pair of tickets?

There’s a hint at the new location in the save-the-date graphic. Think you know where it is? Send us a DM with your guess (do not comment with your guess; this will be deleted and not counted). If you’re right, you’ll be entered into a drawing to choose the winner. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, June 13 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

OFBF board members, ball committee members, and their families are ineligible to enter.

Now let’s get to guessing!

Need something from the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation? We want to make sure you get in touch with us so we can help with any of your needs.

If it’s an urgent request or you’re not sure who to contact, please feel free to give us a call at 503-498-8501. This number is available 24-hours a day, and it’s staffed by the on-call Foundation executive.

For non-urgent matters, please consider emailing the following individuals for assistance:

If you need information about our fundraising or help with registering for an upcoming event like the golf tournament or the Oregon Law Enforcement Ball & Auction, please contact Shane Strangfield at [email protected].

If you’re looking to schedule training or register for one of our courses, please contact Scott Rector at [email protected].

If you’ve got questions about the line-of-duty death response team or honor guard matters, please email Eric Bunday at [email protected] and/or Charles Rohlf at [email protected].

Not seeing what you need? You can also reach out to us at [email protected] and the on-call executive will respond to you or connect you with the responsible person.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Oregon Fallen Badge Foundation, and, as always, if you ever need something from us please don’t hesitate to reach out!