Vallejo, CA…USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) mourns the passing of two of our agency’s “family members” and heroes in the firefighting community –Allen Johnson and Marcus Pacheco. Losing any member of our Forest Service family is a heartbreak for each one of us – let alone two in a week. Words cannot […]
London, UK…August 24, 2021, A statement from his spokesperson: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family. Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones […]
Watsonville, CA…”Hi everyone my nephew was murdered Saturday night at a party. He was stabbed and died at the scene. My sister had to identify his body in the middle of the street. Our family is mourning his passing as we try to find a way to navigate this uncharted territory. I beg you to […]
Houston, TX….We are saddened by the news today that our Compadre, Dusty Hill, has passed away in his sleep at home in Houston, TX. We, along with legions of ZZ Top fans around the world, will miss your steadfast presence, your good nature, and enduring commitment to providing that monumental bottom to the ‘Top’. We […]
Wasco, CA…The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to report Deputy Phillip Campas was shot and killed on July 25, 2021 while serving as a SWAT operator attempting to rescue three shooting victims inside of a residence in Wasco, CA. Deputy Campas was a five-year veteran with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and previously served […]
San Luis Obispo, CA…San Luis Obispo Police Detective Luca Benedetti, a 12-year veteran of law enforcement, was shot and killed Monday while serving a search warrant at an apartment on Camellia Court, off Margarita Avenue near South Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. The suspected shooter was identified as Edward Zamora Giron, 37, who was […]
Stockton, CA…Today during National Police Week, where we honor the fallen officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice, Chief Eric Jones and City Manager Harry Black announced with great sadness that Stockton Police Officer Jimmy Inn was shot and killed in the line of duty. Here is the preliminary information of what we know so […]
Houston, TX…The following is a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on the passing of Michael Collins: “Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for exploration in astronaut Michael Collins. As pilot of the Apollo 11 command module – some called him ‘the loneliest man in history’ – while his colleagues […]
Washington, DC…It’s with great sadness that Jill and I learned of the passing of Vice President Walter Mondale, but great gratitude that we were able to call one of our nation’s most dedicated patriots and public servants a dear friend and mentor. Jill and I had the opportunity to speak to Fritz and his family […]
Minneapolis, MN….Walter Frederick “Fritz” Mondale (January 5, 1928 – April 19, 2021. The following is a statement from his family. “It is with profound sadness that we share news that our beloved dad passed away today in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As proud as we were of him leading the presidential ticket for Democrats in 1984, we […]
