Port Authority PBA Board members joined fellow first responders on FOX & Friends during the program’s First Responder Appreciation broadcast on the morning of Wednesday, July 1. Pictured from left are Shaun Kehoe, PBA recording secretary; Brian Ahern, PBA financial secretary; Ainsley Earhardt, Fox anchor; Anthony Alfieri, PATH delegate; Tariq Abdool, trustee chairman; Lawrence Jones, Fox anchor; Rob Joseph, JFK delegate; Bobby Pelc, BT delegate; Ron King, GWB delegate; and Brian Kilmeade, Fox anchor.
In Remembrance: Arkansas Police Officer Trevor Howard
Rest in peace, Marked Tree, Arkansas, Police Officer Trevor Howard (EOW: June 28, 2026). Police Officer Howard was on patrol with another officer early Sunday morning when a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign crashed into their patrol vehicle, killing Howard. The other officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police Officer Howard was 25 years old and had served with the Marked Tree Police Department for two months. He is survived by his father, also a law enforcement officer. Trevor, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: North Carolina Deputy Sheriff Damian Draper Bost
Rest in peace, Columbus County, North Carolina, Deputy Sheriff Damian Draper Bost (EOW June 25, 2026). Deputy Bost was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while providing protection for a road paving crew. Deputy Bost was 30 years old and had served with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Of-fice for eight years. He is survived by his wife and two children. Damian, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero
Rest in peace, Texas Highway Patrol Trooper Sergio Romero (EOW June 17, 2026). Trooper Romero was killed in a crash when a tractor-trailer pulled out in front of him as he was attempting to conduct a motor vehicle stop.
Trooper Romero was 27 years old and had served with the Texas Department of Pub-lic Service–Texas Highway Patrol for nine months. He previously served with the Hall County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
In Remembrance: Texas Deputy Sheriff Erika Serrato
Rest in peace, Montgomery County, Texas, Deputy Sheriff Erika Serrato (EOW June 28, 2026). Deputy Serrato was killed when she was struck by a truck while working the scene of a multi-vehicle crash allegedly involving a drunken driver in the early hours of Sunday morning. She was 24 years old and had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for six years. Erika, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
PAPD Officer Responds Swiftly to Shuttle Bus Fire at Newark Airport
On Wednesday, June 24, Port Authority Police Officer Eccleston noticed smoke coming from a hotel shuttle bus on the departure level of Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A. Eccleston made notifications and responded to the bus. Fortunately, there were no passengers aboard, and the driver was able to escape without injury.