Friday’s Heroes: Remembering the Fallen

Friday's Heroes - Remembering the fallen officers

Typically, Friday’s Heroes is a weekly tribute to the U.S. law enforcement officers who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty. However, this week we are making an exception to include and honor a remarkable hero from outside the United States.

Nagwa Abdel-AleemNagwa Abdel-Aleem, 55

Egypt’s Police Force

April 9, 2017 – Egyptian Officer Nagwa Abdel-Aleem was on duty, protecting the entrance at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Tanta, about 60 miles north of Cairo, when a suicide bomber (ISIS claimed the attack) approached. Officer Nagwa Abdel-Aleem bravely stood her ground and denied access to the church. The bomber then denoted the device, killing himself and Officer Abdel-Aleem. It is believed the terrorist’s target was Pope Tawadros II, who had left the site a few moments prior to the devastating explosion.

One of Officer Abdel-Aleem’s sons was also killed in the blast. He, too, was a police officer.


master sergeant carl cosper

Master Sergeant Carl T. Cosper, 56

Barry County Missouri Sheriff’s Office

April 7, 2017 – Master Sergeant Carl Cosper was killed in a vehicle crash when a bus turned in front of his patrol car, He was responding to a domestic call when the crash occurred.


Deputy Sheriff Levi Pettway

Deputy Sheriff Levi Pettway, 61

Lowndes County Alabama Sheriff’ Office

April 10, 2017 – Deputy Levi Pettway died in a traffic crash when his patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree.

He is survived by his wife.


Trooper Anthony J. Borostowski

Trooper Anthony J. Borostowski, 34

Wisconsin State Patrol

April 11, 2017 – Trooper Anthony Borostowski was killed in a single car crash at 4 a.m., when his patrol left the roadway and struck a tree.


Master Police Officer Jason G. Harris

Master Police Officer Jason G. Harris, 39

Spartanburg South Carolina Police Department

April 13, 2017 – Master Officer Jason Harris was killed in a crash when, while responding to assist another officer, his department motorcycle struck the rear corner of a car as it turned in front of him. He succumbed to his injuries two days later.