The
Taylor Police traveled to Hoover Middle School June 1 for a benefit volleyball
match against the students. The three-match series, allegedly won by the police
(we're rechecking that!) was to benefit the Corporal Matthew Edwards Legacy
Foundation.
Hoover
rolled out the red carpet for the game, including a short speech from Principal
Michelle Tocco and a strong performance by the Hoover Hawks band, which played
some great tunes during the action on the court.
The
entire student body paid a small donation to attend the game and also raised
other donations.
The
Corporal Matthew Edwards Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization, has been
created to insure “A Fallen Hero Is Never Forgotten”.
Corporal
Matthew Edwards of the Taylor Police Department was killed in the line of duty
on July 23, 2010.
Matthew
Edwards is survived by his wife, Shannon Edwards, and their 2 children, Luke
and Moriah. Shannon attended the volleyball match.
Corporal
Edwards was a decorated police officer having been recognized with many awards,
a few of which were being named Police Officer of the Year by the City of
Taylor, Police Officers Association of Michigan, Michigan Fraternal Order of
Police and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
The
Corporal Matthew Edwards Legacy Foundation's purpose is to provide assistance
in the following areas: Fund the Corporal Matthew Edwards Legacy Endowed
Scholarship program, a scholarship that will assist those who are seeking a
career in law enforcement; Financially support the Taylor Police Officers who
ride in the Police Unity Tour every year (which helps fund the National Police
Officers Memorial); and finally, to provide emotional and financial support to
fellow Line Of Duty Death survivors and their children.
These
goals will all be accomplished in the spirit of “Honor Through Sacrifice “ to
insure that “A Hero Is Never Forgotten.”