Recent Historical Additions

ODMP research volunteers are constantly discovering forgotten line of duty deaths throughout the country. Because of our efforts, 2,682 forgotten heroes are now honored on the ODMP and other local, state and national memorials.

25 Most Recent Additions

  • 9/11 related illness 16
  • Assault 1
  • Automobile crash 1
  • Drowned 1
  • Gunfire 4
  • Heart attack 1
  • Stabbed 1

Total Deaths by State

  • Arkansas 1
  • Indiana 1
  • Massachusetts 1
  • Nebraska 1
  • New York 17
  • Oklahoma 1
  • Tennessee 1
  • U.S. Government 1
  • West Virginia 1
Detective Eric Calleja | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective Eric Calleja

New York City Police Department, NY

EOW: Sunday, August 7, 2022

Cause: 9/11 related illness

Deputy Director Scott Densmore Ritchey | United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Government

Deputy Director Scott Densmore Ritchey

United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations, US

EOW: Saturday, October 9, 2021

Cause: Drowned