Scott on the Tom Barnard Show (Special Episode)
Release Date: 06/23/2023
The Robert Moravec Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
In 1956, law enforcement in Le Sueur County looked very different than it does today. At that time, the entire sheriff’s office was made up of just two men—Sheriff Pat W. Smith Sr., and one deputy: Robert “Bob” Moravec. Bob Moravec was more than just a deputy. A proud Marine Corps veteran, he had served his country before joining the sheriff’s office in 1948. Known throughout the community for his character and presence, Bob was widely respected—a local hero in every sense. He was also an exceptional athlete, having played football for the Quantico Marines Devil Dogs and...
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The Arnold Borson Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
33 year old Arnold Ottinius Borson was the City Marshal for the small city of Ghent, located in the SE Minnesota County of Lyon. He had been married less than two years and had quickly become a respected and trusted law officer in this small Belgian immigrant community. It was the early morning hours of Monday August 18th. Arnold had been notified of a possible burglary in progress at a local service garage. Arnold and his brother-in-law responded to help the business owner check his garage when they interupted two burglars trying to...
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Murdered Deputy's Badge Unretired - Reissued to Grandson
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
MURDERED DEPUTY ROBERT (BEEFY) LAWSON'S BADGE UNRETIRED 44 YEARS LATER AND REISSUED TO HIS GRANDSON On December 17th, 2025 the Itasca County Sheriff's Office un-retired Deputy Robert (Beefy) Lawson's badge number 703 and issued it to Beefy's grandson, Donald (DJ) Roberts. DJ was just 2 years old when his grandfather was murdered saving the lives of a young mother and her kids from being killed by her deranged ex-husband. In this follow up episode, Beefy's family and friends talk about Beefy's death, how his murder affected this family, and how this community came...
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The Leo Pavlak Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
South St Paul Police Officer Leo Pavlak was a newly hired officer back in 1933. He joined the department during a challenging time in our state and country's history - years of prohibition, the Great Depression, and high unemployment left folks struggling in this community. St. Paul had become a refuge for many of the most notorious gangsters of modern American history. John Dillinger and Billie Frechette, Ma Barker and her boys, "Babyface" Nelson, Alvin Karpis, and others considered St. Paul a safe haven at some point during their "careers." Minnesota became an epicenter of...
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The Michael Lawrence Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
In 1925 the city of Minneapolis was home to around 420,000 citizens during a post WW1 era that was defined by the jazz age and prohibition. The month of december had been a violent one in the city with the murder of a former U of M football star, a gun battle in a drug store, and a doctor kidnapping among other violent crimes. 58 year old Sergeant Michael Lawrence, a 26 year veteran of MPD, was the leader of the 4th Precinct Gun Squad - a team dispatched to violent crimes where weapons were involved. This night Sergeant Lawrence and his team would go out on the hunt for a...
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The Curt Felt Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
23 year old Curtis Alan Felt grew up in the community he was serving in Douglas County Minnesota. Curt didn't have family in law enforcement. He wasn't carrying on a family tradition. He simply loved this community he grew up in and felt the calling to do his part to help make it a little better, a little safer for his family and friends. His story is a stark reminder of the risks the men and women who serve take on every day they put on the badge. His murder also reminded residents that violence against law enforcement can happen anywhere - even in small rural communities like...
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The Joseph Bergeron Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
Joseph Bergeron was an officer everyone in Maplewood MN knew and loved. He was one to always treat others like he would want to be treated - he was kind, caring, and compassionate with everyone he came in contact with. That Saturday morning he had taken an overtime shift so a fellow co-worker could take the day off to support his children at a school sports event. At the begining of his shift that morning he was advised of an armed carjacking and responded to help find the suspects. While searching he came across two young men on a walking trail. This brief...
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Sheriff Rose with David Zimmer on The American Experiment
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
In this special bonus episode retired Hennepin County Sheriff's Captain David Zimmer from the , a supporter of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast, interviews Sheriff Rose discussing his background, how the podcast got started, how it's put together, it's purpose and it's mission. Sheriff Rose also gives you a sneak peak at the next fallen officer to be featured. You can also watch the video of this interview here: For more than 30 years, Center of the American Experiment has been the most impactful and effective public policy organization in Minnesota. It leads the way in...
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The Allen Lloyd Story
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Allen Richard Lloyd grew up in SE Minnesota graduating from high school in 1967 and had considered a career in law enforcement, expressing interest in the highway patrol. He was drafted into the Army in 1969 and sent to fight in Vietnam in July of 1970. Growing up Allen loved to have fun and goof around. His pride and joy was his 1957 Chevrolet. In the Army, Allen excelled working his way up to Sergeant and serving as a Green Beret member of Command and Control, North, 5th Special Forces Group. On February 18, 1971, after having to...
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NO PAROLE FOR COP KILLERS - The Greg Lange Story
OFFICER DOWN MEMORIAL PODCAST
Andrew Salinas, the man who shot and killed Police Chief Greg Lange from the city of Claremont in SE MN in 1988 has been granted his 5th Parole Hearing April 11th, 2025. In this special episode of the Officer Down Memorial Podcast Greg's wife Sue explains how Greg's brutal murder impacted her and her 12 year old son, how she moved forward with her mission to help other law enforcement survivor families, and how they need your help again to keep this COP KILLER in prison where he belongs. You'll also hear how Greg saved the life of a young woman and her 5 month old daughter, and in...
info_outlineIn this special episode, we'll talk about some of the stories coming soon on the podcast and we share Scott's visit with the Tom Barnard Show on the morning of National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. If you haven't checked out Tom's show, it's a must to add to your podcast list. Tom and his crew are so much fun to listen to and start your day! You can find out more at tombarnardshow.com or search for the the Tom Barnard Show in your App Store or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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