More Than a Uniform: Honoring Those Lost in the Line of Duty

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Enbridge supports the Brotherhood for the Fallen, a nonprofit founded in 2010 to assist families of police officers killed in duty. With nine chapters across the U.S., their mission includes attending funerals and providing financial aid. In 2022, Enbridge contributed $1,500 to the Boston chapter, following a $5,000 grant in 2021, aimed at supporting families and funding events that honor fallen officers. The Boston chapter has grown from four to over 1,000 members, highlighting community ties and ongoing support for grieving families through fundraising events.

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• Enbridge donated $1,500 in 2022 and $5,000 in 2021 to support the Brotherhood for the Fallen.
• The Boston chapter of Brotherhood for the Fallen has expanded from four to over 1,000 members.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 28, 2023 / Enbridge

Why? Because the person behind the badge mattered.

Across the United States, police officers have taken up post to support the families and communities of fallen officers who have been killed while making the "ultimate sacrifice."

The Brotherhood for the Fallen was formed in 2010 in response to a growing rate of reported police officers being killed while in the line of duty. The non-profit organization started in Chicago and has expanded to nine chapters across the United States.

"The idea is for us to have a presence and attend every funeral of a fallen police officer in the U.S.," says Patrick Munroe, President at Brotherhood for the Fallen Boston. "We provide support to the community to show how important the person was behind the badge."

The chapter also provides one-time financial support to families to help them meet their immediate needs following the death of their loved one. As membership to the Boston chapter has grown, so has the support-Brotherhood donations to the families, which began as $250 payments in 2018, have risen to $1,250 this year.

Every November, the Brotherhood hosts an annual event to recognize the lives of those officers lost, re-energize the community around its mission, and raise funds to continue helping families who lose their loved ones while in the line of duty.

In 2022, Enbridge made a $1,500 Fueling Futures donation to Brotherhood for the Fallen Boston as part of our commitment to the communities near our operations. The donation follows a $5,000 Enbridge grant given in 2021, whose funds were directed toward the fall fundraiser event and hosting families of fallen officers.

While the primary activities of the Brotherhood chapters are to send two members on the road to attend funerals for fallen officers, often the support shown to families evolves into relationships that last much longer.

"Initially, we attend these funerals to show families that they are not alone in their grieving, but it can quickly feel like an extended family," says Munroe. "Us being there is a small gesture that means a lot to them-we know what they are going through."

Munroe himself has lost friends in the line of duty, leading him to co-establish the Boston, MA chapter of the Brotherhood in 2017. The chapter started with four members and now boasts over 1,000 supporters, including those from surrounding towns and cities.

The fundraising event of nearly 500 attendees marked the fifth event in the Boston chapter's history, with families getting to gather once again to connect with people who understand what they have been through.

"It's amazing to be able to host these families and make sure they feel like the most important guests there," says Munroe. "To see them smiling and genuinely having a good time means we are accomplishing what we set out to do."

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FAQ

What is Enbridge's involvement with the Brotherhood for the Fallen?

Enbridge donated a total of $6,500 over two years to support the Brotherhood for the Fallen, which assists families of deceased police officers.

What kind of support does the Brotherhood for the Fallen provide?

The Brotherhood provides financial aid to families of fallen officers and attends their funerals to offer support.

How has the Brotherhood for the Fallen Boston chapter grown?

The Boston chapter has grown from four members in 2017 to over 1,000 supporters today.

When was the Brotherhood for the Fallen founded?

The Brotherhood for the Fallen was founded in 2010 in response to increasing fatalities among police officers on duty.

What is the purpose of the annual event hosted by the Brotherhood for the Fallen?

The annual event recognizes fallen officers and raises funds to support their families.