Bill Coleman LODD

By Grand Canyon Lodge 32 | January 9, 2025
Deputy William Coleman, fallen officer.

On January 8, 2012, while responding to a burglar alarm call in Anthem, Maricopa County SO Deputy William “Bill” Coleman, who was also a member of FOP Lodge 32, contacted a subject sleeping in a van near the scene. The subject who slid open the door, pushed out the barrel of an AR-15 assault rifle and started firing. The suspect fired using metal-piercing military-grade ammo. One of the green-tipped .223 caliber rounds slammed into Deputy Coleman just beneath his Kevlar vest. Deputy Coleman never had a chance; he succumbed to multiple wounds. Today we honor and remember his sacrifice.

NFOP California Wildfires

By Grand Canyon Lodge 32 | January 8, 2025
Firefighters battling California wildfires.

National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

During the ongoing wildfires across California, first responders—firefighters, paramedics, and emergency personnel—are demonstrating incredible courage and dedication. Their tireless efforts in protecting lives and communities, despite dangerous conditions, are truly heroic. The Fraternal Order of Police recognizes and appreciates the selflessness and resilience of all first responders working alongside us to face these challenges. Your bravery does not go unnoticed.

#FirstResponders #ThankYou #Bravery #Service #CaliforniaWildfires #Heroes

LODD Officer Doug Knutson #3818

By Grand Canyon Lodge 32 | January 8, 2025
Arizona Department of Public Safety officer.

FOP Grand Canyon State Lodge 32

On 01/02/1998, Officer Doug Knutson #3818 was standing in the Scottsdale Road gore area on Loop 202 when he was stuck and killed while helping a disabled motorist. Officer Knutson was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Officer Knutson was the first AZDPS motorcycle officer to be killed in the line of duty. May we never forget his sacrifice.

#NeverForget#LODD#AZTroopers