Speedy Memorial Foundation

The Speedy Memorial Foundation extends our deepest condolences to Cameron County Constable Precinct 1 as they mourn the tragic loss of Deputy Ruben Garcia.

On September 30th, while investigating a traffic accident, Deputy Garcia was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to his injuries.

A dedicated and courageous officer, Deputy Garcia took pride in serving and protecting the community he loved. His selfless commitment to the safety and well-being of others exemplified the very best of law enforcement.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Cameron County community during this difficult time.

The Speedy Memorial Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol as they mourn the tragic loss of Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez.

On September 17th, while investigating a crash, Trooper Ramirez Vasquez was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to his injuries this morning.

A proud United States Army Veteran, he joined DPS in 2023, graduated from Class A-23, and was stationed in Odessa.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol during this difficult time.

🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ Truly an honor to sponsor dinner for an incredible group of first responders who honored our hero “Speedy” back in 2020!

Thank you, Texas Brotherhood Ride, for all you do to honor fallen first responder heroes and for your generous support of our organization a couple years ago. Your dedication is truly inspiring and deeply appreciated.

As you ride in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we wish you a safe and smooth journey home. Safe travels and God bless you. ❤️💙🙏

Today, we come together to remember and honor all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the heroes who showed extraordinary courage in the face of tragedy. We will . 🙏🕊️🇺🇸

The Speedy Memorial Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to the Dallas Police Department as they mourn the loss of Officer Darron Burks #12543, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Officer Burks, who had served as an educator for 17 years before joining the force just 8 months ago, will be remembered for his dedication and service.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the two other injured officers as they recover, as well as with Officer Burks' family, the Dallas Police Department, and the entire community during this difficult time.
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The Speedy Memorial Foundation extends our heartfelt condolences to the Fort Worth Police Department as they mourn the loss of Sgt. Billy Randolph, #2729.

Sgt. Randolph, a dedicated 29-year veteran, tragically lost his life in the line of duty after being struck by a vehicle while working a crash scene.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Fort Worth community during this difficult time.

Earlier this month we hosted our 5th Annual Speedy Scholarship Awards Ceremony. We were thrilled to award $35,000 in scholarships to the children of Law Enforcement Officers in the RGV! It was an inspiring night as we honored our scholarship recipients and their families. A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and the entire community for your incredible support. We’re excited to announce that we’ve awarded $116,000 in scholarships since 2020! Together, we’re making a real difference!

On behalf of the Speedy Memorial Foundation, we are thrilled to announce that we received a check for $25,036.68 from our 5th Annual Speedy 5K!

A heartfelt thank-you to Sole Racing for their steadfast partnership and commitment to our community. This achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and all those who contributed.
We truly appreciate your unwavering support and for being a crucial part of our fundraising success!

🎉 Tonight was truly unforgettable at our 5th Annual Speedy Scholarship Awards Ceremony! The Speedy Memorial Foundation proudly awarded $35,000 in scholarships to the children of Law Enforcement Officers in the RGV. We are immensely grateful to everyone who helped make this event a success. Special thanks to Roxanne Lerma for being an amazing emcee and to all our sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters who continue to contribute to our mission. Together, we've awarded over $115,000 in scholarships since 2020! Stay tuned next week as we share all the wonderful moments captured.

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We are deeply saddened by the loss of Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Fernando Esqueda, who was tragically killed while protecting his community in Houston, Texas.

Deputy Esqueda served with dedication as a five-year veteran of the HCSO Violent Person Task Force.

On behalf of the Speedy Memorial Foundation, we extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and the community.

Today and every day, we honor him for his ultimate sacrifice. 🖤💙🖤🙏 "

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Congratulations to the 2024 Speedy Scholars! We're thrilled to honor these 35 incredible scholars at the upcoming 5th Annual Speedy Scholarship Awards Ceremony!

Thanks to our community's support, the Speedy Memorial Foundation continues Corporal Espericueta’s legacy, awarding over $115,000 in scholarships to children of law enforcement officials in the Rio Grande Valley!

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Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

HONORING THE MEMORY OF
Cpl. José Luis “Speedy” Espericueta, Jr.
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Five years ago today, on June 20th, “Speedy” made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, volunteers, and sponsors, the Speedy Memorial Foundation will have awarded over $115,000 in scholarships to children of local, state, and federal officers in the RGV!

Your generosity ensures that Speedy's legacy lives on through education and support for those who serve. Thank you.

To learn more about our mission visit SpeedyMemorialFoundation.org

Photos courtesy of Sole Photography #6

Courtesy of Sole Photography #4

Photos courtesy of Pixel Annie's Studio

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for their support and for setting up booths at the 5th Annual Speedy 5K! Your contributions make this event possible and help us provide scholarships to the children of Law Enforcement Officers in the RGV. We couldn't do it without you!

Photos courtesy of Pixel Annie's Studio

Photos courtesy of Sole Photography #1

🎉 Tomorrow after Speedy 5K race!!!
(10 AM-1 PM)
💙 Thank you Suerte Bar & Grill on Shary for your support!

💙 50% of the proceeds benefit the Speedy Memorial Foundation.

🎉Shout out to all our incredible sponsors for making our 5th Annual Speedy 5K a huge success! 🙌 Thanks to your support, we’ve sold out the event and can’t wait to see everyone there tomorrow! Together, we’re making a difference by providing scholarships to the children of Law Enforcement Officers in the RGV! 💙

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🎉Proud sponsor of the 3rd Annual EOW Relief Foundation First Responders S***t Shoot! 🎯 A huge congratulations to the Mission PD Team for their outstanding performance, clinching 1st place and representing the Speedy Memorial Foundation with honor and distinction!🥇 Your commitment to our cause shines brightly! 👏 ***tShoot