“While we can never do enough for our nation’s heroes, we can always do more.” Those are the words of Gary Sinise, the Hollywood actor who played Lieutenant Dan in the 1994 Oscar-winning film Forrest Gump. He visited the PAPD Bus Terminal Command with the Gary Sinise Foundation on Thursday, November 20. Sinise and foundation members provided and served lunch for Port Authority officers working the day and afternoon tours.
In Remembrance: PAPD Lieutenant William Doubraski
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers PAPD Lieutenant William Doubraski (EOW 11/23/2020). Lieutenant Doubraski succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the WTC Rescue and Recovery Mission. He had served with the PAPD for 30 years and was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. Lieutenant, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: Virginia Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall
Rest in peace, Virginia Corrections Officer Jeremy Hall (EOW 11/17/2025). Officer Hall was viciously attacked and killed by an inmate inside the River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. Two other officers were also injured and hospitalized. He was 40 years old and had served with the Virginia Department of Corrections for one year and six months. Jeremy, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: PAPD Police Officer James Calandra
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Police Officer James Calandra (EOW 11/19/1956). Police Officer Calandra was on motorcycle patrol when he was struck and killed by a vehicle changing lanes. He served with the Port Authority Police Department for 28 years. James, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: PAPD Police Captain Richard Ruiz
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers PAPD Police Captain Richard Ruiz (EOW 11/18/2023). Captain Ruiz succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery. Captain, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: Louisiana Police Officer Marc Brock
Rest in peace, Vivian, Louisiana, Police Officer Marc Brock (EOW 11/14/2025). Police Officer Brock and other officers were in the process of serving a search warrant, and as they approached the residence, they were met with gunfire. Police Officer Brock was fatally shot. He was 25 years old and known as a mentor to the children of Vivian, coaching baseball and football. He is survived by his fiancée and family. Marc, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.