Community members gathered today in Jefferson County to honor a fallen officer, sharing a collective sense of reverence and resolve.
Friends, family, and fellow deputies rode together for the second annual Terry W. Wingard Memorial Ride, commemorating the officer who died in 2024 and raising funds for his nonprofit Shield foundation.
2nd Annual Terry W. Wingard Memorial Ride
Friends and family of Terry Wingard set out this morning on the second annual Terry W. Wingard Memorial Ride, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The ride honors the colleague who passed away in 2024. Participants traveled together to remember his service.
The ride helps support the Terry Wingard’s Shield, a nonprofit created to aid first responders and their families during mental‑health crises. Proceeds from the event are directed to the organization’s grant programs. The nonprofit’s mission was highlighted throughout the ride.
The halls of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office have felt quieter since Terry’s death, the office noted. Nonetheless, staff said they remain committed to the work he loved as a way to honor him. Their dedication underscores the community’s resolve.
The Terry Wingard’s Shield Foundation website is now officially live, the post announced. The site provides information about Terry, the mission, and three grant applications for those in need. Interested parties are directed to the Wix site for further details.
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