Robert Byrne
Patrolman
Naugatuck Police Department
38 years old, 11 years in service
“Tommy was known for his sarcastic wit and his contagious chuckle. He loved motorcycles, playing airsoft with his friends, and whatever his hobby of choice was each year. But most of all he loved his son Tyler. He was the light of his life.”
Kenneth Lister
Police Officer
Downers Grove Police Department
49 years old, 25 years in service
“Ken is the Father of my children and we did not get to have him here with us long enough. The struggle is real with so many officers on the streets. The fear of getting help, or the disbelief that they cannot be struggling so much with life.”
Joseph Banish
Lieutenant
New York State Police
35 years old, 14 years in service
“Lieutenant Banish excelled through the ranks as a Trooper and at the age of 35 became a Lieutenant. He was known as a ‘cops cop’ and always tried to help and take care of his brothers in blue.”
Max Scherzer
Patrolman
Westhampton Township Police Department
36 years old, 12 years in service
“Max should be remembered for his kind and caring personality. Max was a man of great integrity and became a police officer to help others. The physical injuries police officers’ sustain in the line of duty get treated, but the mental injuries do not.”