The Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast

On this episode of the  Fallen But Not Forgotten Podcast , I sit down with Sarah Patterson. Sarah has a very compelling story. While situations like hers aren’t entirely unique, what sets her apart is her unrelenting fight to keep her job in the face of false accusations. Sarah Patterson served for 12 years in Los Angeles as an officer, detective, and field sergeant. She has fought to protect her...

Imagine being a cop today and making less then $500 a month, no bullet proof vest, no Taser, no SWAT to call out to & only 6 rounds in your gun…  How would you fare? ________________________________________________ On this podcast episode I was joined by fellow officer, Andre Burton, as my co host. We had the honor and privilege of interviewing a retired Deputy Chief from the LAPD, Maurice Moo...

Daniel Malek is a Marine in the United States Marine Corps.  He served between 2000-2008 as a corporal and served in Iraq as an OIF Vet.  He Joined the LAPD in 2005 where he has worked patrol, the gang unit & is now a field training officer, where he trains probationary officers.   Malek and I have worked patrol at the same precinct for the better part of 10 years.  Him and I have always had i...

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST: “The Bloodhound Warrior:  Pain, Peace and the Facade of Perfection, with Joe Cirrito” ___________________________________ I sat down with my friend and fellow street copper, Joe Cirrito.  We take a deep dive into how he gets through the pain of his endurance runs and extreme workouts.   Joseph Scott Cirrito was born and raised in New York.  He went to Lona Col...

On this episode I have a conversation with Ismael Carlos.  Ismael has worked as an officer for Santa Monica College PD and is currently a police officer fo the Los Angeles Police Department.  He served in the United States military as a tanker in the Marine Corps and served in Combat in Iraq.  Carlos dedicates this podcast to his Godson, Ethan Carlos, who passed away recently at a very young age. ...

On this podcast episode I have a conversation with Tania Owens, widow Sgt Steve Owens.  Sgt Owens died in the line-of-duty on October 5th 2016 when he responded to a burglary call in Lancaster, California.  This was a very emotional interview as it was recorded at Sgt Owen’s mother’s house.  Sgt Owen’s daughter also joined in the talk to give her insight as the child of a fallen deputy.   Timeline...

Officer Andre Burton is a Field Training Officer in the LAPD.  His passion for his career goes back into a rich family history of first responders in the City of Los Angeles. Timestamp: 00:01:38 – Podcast guest open invite! 00:02:11 – The start of a career in law enforcement 00:03:13 – A deeply rooted family affair 00:05:45 – Love story of Ruby Earl Boyd, one of the first Black sheriff to patrol F...

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST:  Military, Law Enforcement & a Horse Named Lyra David O’Brien is a United States Marine and an LAPD Police Officer.  He has worked the Gang Unit and is currently assigned to night watch patrol.   Timestamps: 00:01:18 The Clapperboard Intro  A gift from Chris's spirit sister, which adds a professional touch to this laidback podcast of sharing memories,...

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST Summary: Patrick Sloey is a Field Training Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.  He has worked multiple agencies and now trains probationers on how to be proficient street coppers.  We work side-by-side on patrol.  We do a deep dive into self-care and managing the inevitable traumas that come with police work both in the professional life and the pers...

On this episode I sat down with Christian Wecker.  Wecker authored the book, THE TICKET, and has over 30-years law enforcement experience.  3 of those years are with MTA and 27 years are with the LAPD.  He’s worked 77th, Harbor, Newton, Wilshire and is currently assigned to the Los Angeles Police Protective League.  Timestamp & Topics  00:01:16 - TC at Crenshaw & Florence  00:03:00 - When...

On September 11th 2024 we hosted our 3rd Annual honor workout, THE DOM, in conjunction with our 3rd PROJECT ENDURE. Officer Joe Cirrito completed a 24-hour workout in honor of his friend, Dominic Pezullo, who died in the line-of-duty when the Twin Towers fell on 9/11.  During the event, I had the honor to talk with a 27-year retired police officer from the same police department Officer Pezullo wa...

Shad Stilkey and I, Chris Jay, have a nostalgic conversation with retired LAPD Lieutenant Barbara. Dedicated to Police Officer Vincent Lawrence Leusch, EOW Sept 22, 1075 Timeline:   01:14 - For the love of gaming  07:44 - 1968: The Beginning of a Career  08:20 - Day-1 on the Beat   17:00 - Watts Riots  23:12 - The 1992 LA Riots  27:18 - The leadership of Chief Gates  28:41 - Woman in Law Enforceme...

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST: “Second Roll Call”, with Alex Villanueva. For the first time we recorded an episode with a live audience!  To watch the video of the recording, click here:  https://youtu.be/_wC_azpHH20?si=38SlsPORkcTdwVwY On this episode we dive into former Sheriff Villanueva’s climb through the ranks, the future of policing & navigating line-of-duty deaths as the top she...

Timeline: 0:0:08 Introduction.    0:00:53 Who is Father Hicks?  0:05:29 Personal triumphs 0:06:58 Hardly Davidson life  0:09:40 His mission  00:14:56 The power of prayer 00:21:00 Survival techniques 00:24:57 On duty suicide 00:26:00 Dark times, solitary souls & alcoholism  00:34:28 Therapy & mental health  00:36:00 Weakness & Remedies  00:38:00 Father Hicks’ Dedication.  00:40:00 Who d...

On this episode, we sit down yet again with Richard Medina, this time in his cozy garage.  We chatt & riff over a cigar, a whisky & anything that comes across our minds.  In honor of his partner, Officer Roberto Sanchez, we included the YouTube video made in remembrance. Special thanks to: •Johnny Castro Art, for allowing us to use his amazing drawings. • Equipe Athletics, for their contin...

Officer Lizarraga passed away in the line-of-duty on Friday, February 20th, 2004. I sat down and spoke with his partner, Joel Ruiz. His story is an inspirational one about healing, camaraderie and about the strong bonds of a police partnership. Outline & Timestamps:  2:00 - “Inked in Honor”: Tattoos, connections & friendships are made. (Side note- To date Bluecoat Foundation is the only or...

THE FALLEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PODCAST - Spanglish Edition - “Being Shot, Losing Brothers in Battle & Healing” with Policia Angel L Colon-Guevara  from Policia Estatal de Puerto Rico  This podcast is dedicated to: The 3 officers who died in the line-of-duty during the same incident where Officer Colon-Guevara was shot: Agent Luis A. Marrero-Díaz  EOW:1/11/21 Agent Eliezer Hernández-Cartagena EOW...

Claudia Moreno, former police officer with Fresno PD,  co-hosts an interview with Chaplain Wilson Rios.  Chaplain Wilson started the nonprofit, Policia TSU , an organization that is committed to remember, honor and immortalize the memory of fallen officers in Puerto Rico. https://www.facebook.com/groups/535728907448061/ We end the podcast with a song by Natalie Blue, who will perform an acoustic s...

Chief Ruben Moyeno is the Chief of Police of the Municipal Police of Carolina Puerto Rico with 37-years of experience.  I had the absolute honor to talk to him and talk about his life, experience, his role as a police chief and about the 3 fallen officers that were in his command. We are joined by a special co-host, Claudia Moreno,  who is a former police officer for Fresno PD in Central Californi...