Police Foundation Awards Scholarships

Since its creation in 2001, the men and women of the Marco Island Police Foundation have stood by its members and their families who have served the community through law enforcement. They have done so during times of illness, injuries and in financial need.

The Foundation has felt another strong responsibility to help fund the educational necessities for both department members and their families. Besides helping to improve officers’ opportunities for promotional prospects, the scholarships also provide assistance to the officer’s children.

This year the Foundation was pleased to announce scholarship awards totaling $10,500. Those monies were raised through a number of fund-raising activities, which included the annual Foundation Golf Tournament, and Rib Cook-Off, along with other activities and donations.

The following officers or their children have received grants for the next year:

Isabel Haueter, $1,500, daughter of Sgt Mark Haueter.

Irie Gray, $1,500, son of Officer John Gray.

Johnathon Rosario, $1,500, son of Officer Johnnie Rosario.

Abigail Gallup, $1,500, daughter of Lt. Matt Gallup.

Kaleigh Gallup, $1,500 daughter of Lt. Matt Gallup.

Michael Allen Reyes, $1,500 son Officer Allen Reyes.

Davin Baer, $1,500 daughter, Reserve Officer David Baer.

The awards were announced at the June Board of Directors Meeting of the Foundation and those officers and offspring available came before the organization to receive their cash awards by the board.