Hall of Heroes
VALE pays tribute to fallen Law Enforcement Officers at our Law Enforcement Appreciation Event every year. The following individuals were selected to receive special recognition for exemplifying the principles and tenets every Law Enforcement Officer strives to uphold. Please take a moment to remember their names and keep their families and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Michael T Walter
Virginia State Police, Special Agent
End of Watch: May 27 2017
Lucas B Dowell
Virginia State Police, Trooper
End of Watch: February 4 2019
Katherine M Thyne
Newport News Police, Officer
End of Watch: January 23 2020
Romaine Cheney
Henrico Police Department, 911 Dispatcher
VALE Founder
End of Watch: July 23 2021
Caleb D Ogilvie
Covington Division of Police, Officer
End of Watch: March 14 2022
John Painter
Bridgewater College Police Department, Officer
End of Watch: February 1 2022
Trey M Sutton
Henrico Police Department, Officer
End of Watch: March 31 2022
Joe Carey
Brodnax Police Department, Chief of Police
End of Watch: December 16 2022
Mark C Wagner II
Wintergreen Police Department, Officer
End of Watch: June 16 2023