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Fallen Officers Remembered presented a plaque to Ed McDonnell, its recent Adopt a Cop sponsor and commander of the Disabled American Veterans. To sponsor a police officer, EMT/paramedic, or donate a canine, call Gina at 690-6003. From left: Freddie VanOrden Sr., vice commander of Disabled American Veterans; McDonnell; and Charles Benson, an Edwardsville police officer, military veteran and the recipient of a bullet-proof vest.