Gold Shield Foundation

Good Moring ! It isn’t often that we get visitors to our Board meetings of the Gold Shield Foundation, but this past month we received a very welcome and joyful visit from old friends we supported several years ago.
Deputy Michael Finn of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office was on duty directing traffic as part of investigating a traffic accident when he was struck on the interstate by another vehicle. He sustained numerous broken bones in his legs and arms and had to be airlifted for surgery. He was lucky to be alive. Helping to supplement the loss of his second income was vital during his recovery.
Recently, we were contacted by Deputy Finn and his wife Nicole, who wanted to come back to thank the Gold Shield Foundation for helping them when they were in need, and to donate so that others could benefit similarly in the future.
We were overjoyed to receive them and to hear how they battled back from the health and financial consequences of the incident. We are extremely grateful for their generosity in wanting to give back some of what they have been given.
First photo: The Finn family receiving financial assistance from the Gold Shield Foundation. Pictured are Michael and Nicole and their children, and Capt. Jeff Baxter APD, a board member of the Gold Shield Foundation.
Second photo: Michael and Nicole during their recent visit to the Gold Shield Foundation, meeting with Kurt Oppermann and Jeff Baxter.

The GSF sends our prayers of a miraculous recovery of Carrol Counties Deputy Taylor Bristow

‘PLEASE PRAY:’ Carroll County deputy out of surgery, in ICU after shooting; suspect dead The deputy has been flown to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

The GSF sends our deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Cunningham and The Paulding County Sherriffs Department!Our heart and prayers Go out to you.We pray God continues to place a hedge of protection around you all and gives you a peace that surpasses all understanding while going through this time of grieving!

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Good Morning the GSF wants to remind you in Honoring Police that selflessly serving their communities! What is National Police Week?
National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2024, we will commemorate it with live, in- person events. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund will hold ceremonies, including the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial.

The 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Monday, May 13.

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.

National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

The GSF sends our deepest condolences to the Georgia State Patrol. Our Heart and prayers got out to you nd the families of your fallen officers.

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The GSF sends our deepest condolences Our hearts go out to our Georgia State Patrol and APD family as we mourn the loss of Trooper Jimmy Cenescar.
~Cenescar honorably served with APD from July 2019 to October 2022~ He was a member of Class 264~
Rest in Peace Trooper Cenescar!

(Atlanta, GA) – The Georgia Department of Public Safety is saddened to announce the line-of-duty death of Trooper Jimmy Cenescar #436. On January 28, 2024, Trooper Cenescar was attempting to stop a fleeing motorcycle for a traffic violation on Interstate 85 North near Old Peachtree Road, in Atlanta. Trooper Cenescar's vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures. Trooper Cenescar was rushed to Northside Gwinnett Hospital, where he passed away.

Trooper Cenescar has been employed with the Georgia Department of Public Safety since January of 2023 and was a graduate of the 114th Trooper School.

The Department of Public Safety sends its sincerest condolences and prayers to Trooper Jimmy Cenescar's family and co-workers. Please keep Trooper Cenescar’s family in your prayers as they cope with the loss of their loved one