Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are the sons of God.    Matthew 5:9 Officer Lamont Shaw Lancaster Police Department End of Watch  - June 21, 2010 Officer Shaw, a five-year veteran of the Lancaster Police Department, gave the ultimate sacrifice on Sunday, June 21, 2010 while protecting and defending the residents of Lancaster. Officer Shaw was a graduate of H. Grady Spruce High School and joined the Lancaster Police Department in January 2005. He previously worked for the City of Dallas Marshall's office in 2002. He represented the Lancaster Police Department on the Southern Regional Response Group (SRRG), a multi-jurisdictional emergency response tactical unit that operates throughout Dallas and Ellis Counties. Officer Shaw was nominated and awarded numerous awards including a Meritorious Conduct Award for exceptional service above and beyond the basic call of duty to the Lancaster community. Most importantly, Officer Shaw was a family man. Officer Shaw was a husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was an outstanding man and officer. He is survived by his wife, two children, parents and extended family. Officer Craig G. Story Arlington Police Department End of Watch - January 13, 2010 Officer Craig G. Story, a seven-year veteran of the Arlington Police Department, died in the line of duty in a vehicle crash Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Officer Story, 34, was working as a motorcycle traffic officer at about 7:15 a.m. when his motorcycle and an Arlington school bus collided near the intersection of South Cooper Street and Inwood Drive. Officer Story joined the 24th Academy Class of the Arlington Police Department in May 2002. He worked patrol in the North and East districts, and was nominated for East officer of the Year in 2005. During his seven years with the department, Officer Story received 19 commendations. He was also a member of our Tactical Unit and had joined the Traffic Unit last year. Most importantly, Officer Story was a family man. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son. Fire Fighter Donald "Don" Edward Hogg Arlington Fire Department End of Watch - November 19, 2009 Donald "Don" Edward Hogg died Thursday, November 19, 2009, at a Mansfield care facility after an acute illness. He was 49 years old. Born in Dallas, Don was active at First Presbyterian Church Dallas during his youth. An Eagle Scout, Don attended Texas A&M University and was active with Campus Crusade for Christ. Don was a firefighter with the Arlington Fire Department since 1986. He received the Medal of Valor, was Firefighter of the Year, Rookie of the Year, recognized twice as a member of the Crew of the Year, and was the recipient of the Chief's Five Standards Award. Don was instrumental in development of the HazMat Team in 1988, with which he served 21 years and was the last active founding member. He was also a member of the Bomb Squad and TechRescue Team. Don used his mechanical knowledge to develop many of the tools used by the department. He continually sought the difficult assignments and all who worked with him regard him as an outstanding firefighter and one of the hardest working men they knew. Detective Larry Ellis Lewisville Police Department End of Watch  - July 4, 2009 Larry Mark Ellis died at his home Saturday, July 4, 2009 of a cancer. He was 55 years old.  He was still employed as a Lewisville police officer at the time of his death.   Larry was a genuine friend and he touched so many people.   He leaves behind a large number of family members and friends. He is survived by his wife, Karol Ellis, daughter, Emily Hasten, and three sons who are now wearing uniforms.  Cole Ellis is a Lewisville firefighter and a member of the fire department’s dive rescue team.  Nolan Ellis is a Sherman firefighter. Doug Brown, Larry's oldest son, is a member of the Frisco Police Department and the Dallas Defenders Football Club.  Larry served as a paid officer for the Lewisville Police Department from September 1975 to March 1979 before leaving to go into private business. He continued as a member of the Lewisville Police Reserve. He returned to the police force in 1987 and served until his death, with a total of more than 26 years of service. During his career as a police officer, he served on the SWAT team, as a field training officer and with the LPD’s Criminal Investigation Division. Sergeant Randy White Bridgeport Police Department End of Watch - April 2, 2009 Sergeant Randy White was killed when his patrol car was struck from behind by a stolen vehicle being pursued by other officers on Texas 114 near Farm Road 2123. The pursuit had started earlier in the day when a Wise County deputy attempted to stop the suspect following a hit-and-run accident. The suspect was able to evade officers, but was located a short time later in a stolen vehicle and another pursuit was initiated. Sergeant White was clearing Texas 114 of traffic ahead of the pursuit and was parked on the shoulder when the suspect rammed the rear of his cruiser, pushing it into the back of a pickup truck hauling a trailer. The suspect was injured in the accident, and was charged with capital murder. Sergeant White had served the Bridgeport Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and 5 year-old daughter. Senior Corporal Norman Smith Dallas Police Department End of Watch - January 6, 2009 Senior Corporal Norman Smith was shot and killed as he attempted to serve an arrest warrant. Corporal Smith and several members of the Gang Unit went to a home on Wadsworth Drive in Dallas to service a arrest warrant for aggravated assault. When Corporal Smith knocked on the front door of the home, he was shot and killed. Members of the Dallas Police SWAT team were able to make entry into the apartment and arrest three suspects at the scene, including the suspect that shot Corporal Smith. Corporal Smith had served with the Dallas Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to the Gang Unit. His murder occurred on the day before this 18th anniversary with the department. Corporal Smith is survived by his wife, who also serves with the Dallas Police Department, and two children.