SALT POINT – New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado joined State Police Major Daniel Smith, Commander of , at Troop K Headquarters on Friday for the annual memorial service honoring troopers who have died in the line of duty.  Following the somber remembrance, the New York State Trooper PBA announced the 10 winners of its annual scholarships.

During his opening remarks, Major Smith described the event as a “solemn and meaningful day.”  Lt. Governor Delgado echoed those sentiments during his keynote address, noting the memorial pays tribute to “their selfless sacrifice that means more than words could ever do justice.”  Delgado also recognized that sacrifices were made by the families of the fallen.

Seventeen members of Troop K have been killed in the line of duty, dating back to 1924, with the most recent, , succumbing to September 11-related illness on March 6, 2021.  The names of all New York State Troopers killed in the line of duty are listed on the agency’s .

1924
Trooper Theodore Dobbs was killed in a motorcycle accident.

1928
Trooper John Lane died from head and neck injuries following a fall.
Trooper Edward Dolphin was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Trooper Carl Wilden was shot and left for dead by an unknown suspect.

1931`
Trooper Garland Blair died in a rollover car accident.

1932
Trooper Vincent Dunn was killed in a car accident.

1935
Trooper Thomas Lynes was killed in a car accident.
Trooper John Lord was killed in a car accident.

1938
Trooper William Grayden died in a car accident.

1939
Trooper William Dobbs was killed in a motorcycle accident.

1960
Trooper Donald Strand was killed in a car accident.

1961
Trooper Salvatore Embarrato was killed in a car accident.

1965
Trooper Charles Dorrian was killed in a motorcycle accident

1983
Trooper Brian Rovnak was killed in a car accident.

1987
Trooper Robert Dunning was shot and killed.

2020
Trooper Ryan Fortini died from September 11-related illness.

2021
Trooper James Sweeney died from September 11-related illness.

The day ended on a bright note with the scholarship awards.  To qualify for the scholarships, students must be the children of PBA members who are active or retired, in good standing.  Eligibility also requires students to be enrolled in an associate degree program if attending a two-year college, or in an undergraduate program at a four-year school.  The money can be used for tuition, room, board, and books.

The 10 scholars who received the support from the PBA are listed below:

• Madeline Anthony – Daughter of Captain Jan Anthony
• Nigel Barnett III –
• Madisyn Domkoski – Daughter of Sr/Inv Larry Domkoski Jr
• Andrew Horton – Son of Lt. James Horton
• Caitlin Klay – Daughter of Tpr Tyson Klay
• Kayla Leonard – Daughter of Tpr Steven Leonard
• Autumn Lischak* – Daughter of Lt Gregory Lischak Jr
• Bryce Reilly – Son of Sgt/SC Oliver Reilly
• Mikayla Renzo** – Daughter of Tpr Raymond Renzo
• William Singleton II – Son of Captain William Singleton

*Autumn Lischak received the Investigator Ryan D. Fortini Scholarship.
**Mikayla Renzo received the Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney Scholarship.