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Learn about the generous donors who have established charitable funds through Stark Community Foundation.
Each year, the Brian C. Roshong Memorial Fund helps purchase uniforms and protective equipment for newly-hired officers of the Canton Police Department.
Brian C. Roshong Memorial Fund
Est. 1996 / Field of Interest Fund
At the age of 24, Army-veteran and newly-hired Canton police officer Brian C. Roshong was killed in the line of duty during Hall of Fame weekend in 1996. His family, friends and co-workers felt moved to turn the pain of their loss into something that honors and remembers his legacy. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the community expressed their sympathy with generous donations to help create a fund to keep Brian’s memory alive.
Brian’s parents, David and Theresa Roshong, worked with Stark Community Foundation to establish the Brian C. Roshong Memorial Fund. Each year, the fund helps purchase uniforms and protective equipment for newly-hired officers of the Canton Police Department. Since its inception, Brian’s fund has benefited nearly 150 young police officers serving our community, including nine new officers in 2022.