Located in Plano, Texas, the Texas Fallen Officer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing advocacy and support to the families of police officers affected by tragedy. Our mission is to honor the sacrifice of our fallen heroes by offering vital assistance to their families during their time of need — including financial support, access to resources, and specialized programs aimed at helping survivors cope with their grief and rebuild their lives. Since our establishment, we have proudly supported numerous families across Texas and beyond, donating over $1 million to assist fallen officers and their loved ones.
Valuing the Community
Our mission goes beyond providing financial assistance; we strive to be a pillar of support and compassion for these families during their darkest times. To carry out our work, we rely heavily on the support of the community.
Direct Impact on Families: Donations from the community directly translate into meaningful assistance for the families of fallen officers.
Sustainability and Expansion: Fundraising allows us to sustain our operations and expand our programs, ensuring that we can continue to provide comprehensive support to more families in need.
Our foundation is built on trust and personal commitment. As former law enforcement officers ourselves, we have personally experienced the profound loss of colleagues and friends in the line of duty. We intimately understand the toll these losses take on agencies, families, and entire communities. This personal connection drives our dedication to ensuring that no family feels alone in their grief and that they receive the support they deserve.
Education & Advocacy
Education lies at the heart of our efforts to support law enforcement families. Through outreach programs, workshops, and informational campaigns, we inform the public about the challenges these families face and foster empathy and understanding within communities.
Advocacy is another critical component of our work. We advocate on behalf of law enforcement families to ensure they receive the support and resources they need — lobbying for legislation that enhances benefits and protections for surviving families, advocating for improved mental health services, and pushing for policies that recognize and honor the sacrifices made by law enforcement professionals.
Leadership
Kerri Long
Chief Executive Officer / Director of Records / Treasurer
Officer Kerri C. Long is a highly respected law enforcement professional with over two decades of dedicated service to the Tyler Police Department. She has served in Patrol Operations and the Criminal Investigation Division, and is currently assigned to the Investigations and Tactical Unit as a Community Resource Officer. She coordinates major public events, facilitates community meetings, and acts as a key liaison between the police department and the neighborhoods she serves. She serves as an Explorer Advisor for the Boy Scouts of America's Law Enforcement Explorer Program, teaches women's safety courses, and is active in the East Texas Substance Abuse Coalition. She holds the position of Secretary/Treasurer on the board of the East Texas Crime Prevention Association and is a member of the Better Business Bureau's Fraud Squad. As CEO for Texas FOF, Officer Long provides visionary leadership focused on public safety, community outreach, and law enforcement advocacy.
Brittany Garza
Secretary
A proud founding member of the Texas Fallen Officer Foundation. As an executive board member dedicated to the organization and its mission, it is an honor to support the "heroes in blue" who have sacrificed so much. Born the eldest female of 11 children, she embraced leadership early in life and has committed significant time to community service initiatives such as John 3:16 Mission and United Way. She holds an Associate Degree in Human Sciences from Tulsa Community College and is currently the Director of Catering for Cowboy Chicken in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, an organization that is a strong supporter of law enforcement.
Greymi Rosa
Director of Marketing
Greymi Rosa serves as 2nd Vice President / Executive Director of Marketing. He has worked in law enforcement in North Texas for the past 13 years and is currently a Sheriff Deputy with the Collin County Sheriff's Office. He has held multiple leadership roles with Fortune 500 retail organizations across the country. Greymi grew up in New York City and South Florida before moving to North Texas in 2009. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, attending his children's sporting events, and traveling. He is proficient in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
Rob Kyker
Director of Public Relations
A West Texas native, Rob Kyker is the owner of R&D Sales and CEO of The Crockett Retreat Center. An Eagle Scout and Master Mason with over thirty years of volunteer service to the Boy Scouts of America, he serves on numerous boards including Medal of Honor Dallas, and as a Commissioner with the Texas Credit Union Department and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. He received bachelor's and master's degrees in Education from Abilene Christian University with post-graduate work at Texas A&M.
Anthony Sanders
Regional Director: South Region
Anthony Sanders holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Class #264). Originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, and a 10-year U.S. Navy veteran, he has been with the Corpus Christi Police Department for over 19 years and has held the rank of Deputy Chief since 2012. He has supervised Patrol Districts, the CALEA Accreditation Unit, and the Crime Reduction Unit, and currently supervises the Field Training Officer Program and oversees the Honor Guard and Police Explorers Post #133.
Jessica Canales
Regional Director: South Central
Originally from Fayetteville, NC, Jessica Canales is the child of career military parents and made it to Texas as soon as she could. She is wife to Bexar County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph Canales, which drives her passion to assist law enforcement. She regularly volunteers with The 100 Club of San Antonio and Concerns of Police Survivors, and serves as a Trustee for the South Texas Chapter of COPS. She works as a Staff Accountant at The Pearl Brewery in San Antonio.
Joseph Canales
Regional Director: South Central
Deputy Joseph Canales has been with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office since 2003 and is currently assigned to the K9 Unit. Born and raised in San Antonio, he is the son of Fallen San Antonio Police Officer Antonio T. Canales (EOW May 18, 1972). A Training Academy Instructor for Defensive Tactics and a Firearms Instructor, he holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Shuri Ryu. As a surviving child of a fallen officer, he volunteers as a mentor and mental-health advocate for the 100 Club of San Antonio and Concerns of Police Survivors. In 2015, Deputy Canales was shot in the line of duty and received the Texas Star Award and a Purple Heart.
Ethan Stone
Director of Digital Strategy & Web Infrastructure
Ethan Stone is a seasoned digital strategist and full-stack web architect with over two decades of experience designing and managing dynamic online platforms. Since 2001 he has led digital initiatives for political organizations at the local, state, and national levels, and currently oversees all web operations for both the National and Texas Fallen Officer Foundations. His skill set spans web development, graphic design, server and database administration, video production, email campaigns, and social media management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies from Brigham Young University–Idaho and resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his wife and three children.
Mark Monroy
Financial Consultant / Accountant
Mark is the Principal Consultant of Monroy CFO Advisory Services LLC, providing fractional CFO services to businesses primarily in the professional service industry. He recently played an instrumental role with a $180 million revenue security/broker-dealer client in preparing audited financial statements for potential mergers. Formerly CFO of a 250+ attorney law firm, Mark helps businesses increase profitability, reduce expenses, and improve cash flow. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from the University of Dallas in Irving, Texas.
