"Providing benefits and services to America's state troopers since 1989"
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"Providing benefits and services to America's state troopers since 1989" |
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Brotherhood goes beyond state lines
AAST typically presents a check to the surviving family members of troopers killed in the line of duty. Even when the troopers are not members of AAST at the time of their death, a donation is made, as funds are available. “This is what brotherhood is all about,” AAST President Tommy Moore said. “Helping troopers and their families in a time of need ideally represents the mission of AAST. We are honored to play a part in easing the burden of troopers’ families.” AAST has donated thousands of dollars to the survivors of troopers killed in the line of duty and to troopers who have suffered catastrophic events, such as illness or injury. These grants are in addition to the life insurance benefits paid to members’ families.
AAST recently presented a Brotherhood Assistance check to Shelly Marano, widow of Ofcr. Chris Marano of the Arizona DPS, who was killed on December 17 when he was struck during a high speed pursuit. At about 9:29 p.m., an Arizona DPS officer was pursuing a vehicle displaying a stolen license plate, while Marano was deploying stop sticks. The DPS vehicle struck Marano, 28, and he passed away later that night at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife and four children, ages 7, 5, 5, and 4 months. Our member troopers have also served an invaluable role in helping troopers in need across the country. When AAST Executive Director Ken Howes learns about a trooper with a serious need, he notifies the membership via e-mail. Countless members have answered the call for help over the past few months and generously donated money to help brother troopers in five different states who were facing critical financial issues for various significant reasons. One trooper had a child with a serious illness, with much of the medical costs not covered by insurance. Another trooper was experiencing extreme financial issues related to his own illness. Each time, AAST received an average of $4,000 in donations which were sent directly to the family in need on behalf of AAST members. Regardless of the situation, AAST and its members step up to the plate to help their fellow troopers in need. It is brotherhood that goes beyond state lines – state troopers lending assistance to a brother they most likely have never met. If you are not on the e-mail list to receive notifications when serious needs arise, or when important news from around the country occurs in the highway patrol and state police family, be sure to send Ken your e-mail address, ken@statetroopers.org. Remember, AAST will not release your personal information to second parties. |
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Highway Patrol/State Police Memorial
