Donation Accounts Opened To Assist Family of Spree Desha
September 15, 2008
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In response to the tragic death of LAPD Officer Spree Desha who was killed in last week’s Metrolink accident, Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) has opened a Donation Account to assist her family.
“This was an awful tragedy which has affected us all,” stated G. Michael Padgett, LAPFCU President and CEO. “The funds collected for the donation account will go to address the needs of the Desha family.”
There are a few ways in which interested parties may contribute:
The public may mail in donations. Please make checks payable to “Blue Ribbon Trust FBO Spree Desha” and send to:
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
Attn: Blue Ribbon Trust FBO Spree Desha
P.O. Box 10188
Van Nuys, CA 91410
LAPFCU members may donate to these accounts through PATROL online banking at www.lapfcu.org, or by telephone 877-MY-LAPFCU (877-695-2732) press 2. Please enter account #2030077 S4.19 followed by BLU (first three letters of the account name).
You may also visit www.lapfcu.org and information is included in our Community Corner.
Those who wish to make contributions may also contact the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at 213-847-4239 which has been established to pay for funeral costs.
For additional information, please contact LAPFCU Vice President of Marketing Manny Padilla Jr., at 818-779-3311.
About LAPFCU
The Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) is a member-owned cooperative established in 1936 to serve the financial needs of the sworn and civilian employees of the Los Angeles Police Department and their families. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with branches located throughout Los Angeles, LAPFCU has over $696 million in assets and more than 41,300 members. Membership is open exclusively to active and retired, sworn and civilian employees of the LAPD and their immediate families.
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September 14, 2008
LAPD Officer Killed in Metrolink Disaster
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Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own after the Officer was killed during the crash between a Metrolink Commuter Train and Freight train Friday afternoon.
On September 12, 2008, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Police Officer III Spree Desha, was aboard the Metrolink train that crashed head on into a freight train in Chatsworth. Officer Desha was killed on impact, leaving her family, friends and fellow Officers grieving her loss.
Officer Desha was appointed to the LAPD on February 12, 2001. She worked a variety of assignments, but was most recently assigned to the Office of Operations as a Staff Researcher/Writer.
Officer Desha spent most of her career working in patrol, training new police officers. She was well respected by her colleagues and supervisors alike. For the majority of the past three years Officer Desha worked out of North Hollywood Community Police Station. The men and woman who worked with her there have perhaps been hit hardest by her sudden loss. North Hollywood Patrol Captain, Sharyn Buck expressed deep regret and sadness on behalf of the entire Division, “Officer Desha was a model officer. She will be sorely missed by those of us who had the privilege to know and work with her.”
During her seven years of service Officer Desha had received thirty four commendations for performance and qualities that reflected her professionalism, attention to duty, productivity, and ability to connect with the community in positive ways. During one rating period her supervisor wrote, “She approached her new assignment with enthusiasm and anticipation…She is an extremely effective officer.”
Funeral arrangements are pending.
For additional information questions can be directed to Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.
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