silent key – APCO International

Silent Key: T. G. Mieure

Lauren Larson — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:34:37 +0000

APCO Life Member and long-time Illinois police and communications officer T. G. Mieure passed away on June 17. Mieure was a pillar of Illinois APCO for decades and a respected voice in the international APCO community. Mieure was a pillar of Illinois APCO for decades and a respected voice in the international APCO community. He served as an officer with the Gurnee, Illinois, Police Department and before that as a public safety telecommunicator in Lake Forest, Illinois.

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Silent Key: Donna Marie Bird

rileyc — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:10:39 +0000

Longtime APCO member Donna Bird passed away after 48 years of distinguished service to Fairfax County’s Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), helping to shape both the foundation and future of 9-1-1 in the county.

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Silent Key: Weldon Joe Blair

Lauren Larson — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:41:36 +0000

Weldon Joe Blair, 88, a life and senior member of APCO, passed away January 4. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran and worked on classified projects for Collins Radio. He also worked at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. A lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Joe enjoyed meeting and talking to people worldwide as a Ham Radio operator.

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Silent Key: Past President Nate McClure

Lauren Larson — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:07:12 +0000

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Nathan Dixon McClure, III, 80, at his Lynchburg, Virginia, home on December 20, 2024. Nate was a Life Member of APCO and joined the association nearly 60 years ago. His contributions covered many years of service to numerous committees, including as APCO’s president from 1978-1979 and […]

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Silent Key: Garrett Mayer

lisa — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:21:23 +0000

Garrett Mayer, 81, of Los Angeles, was a Life Member of APCO.

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Silent Key: Mark Spross

Lauren Larson — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:27:50 +0000

Mark Spross, RPL, CPE and APCO International’s second vice president, passed away last weekend.

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Silent Key: Lysa Renee Baker

Lauren Larson — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:05:10 +0000

Lysa Renee Baker, RPL, CPE, passed away Jan. 26 in Yukon, Oklahoma, at the age of 48. Baker served in public safety for more than 25 years, marked by notable achievements.

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Silent Key: Paul Linnée

lisa — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:48:53 +0000

Paul Linnée, 76, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has passed away after a life contributing to public safety communications.

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Silent Key: Tiffany Nicole Gibbs

Lauren Larson — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:47:17 +0000

Tiffany Nicole Gibbs, assistant communications supervisor, Orange County (North Carolina) Emergency Services, passed away August 22. Gibbs, 40, of Burlington, was a North Carolina APCO member. Gibbs was known for her unwavering dedication and calmness during emergencies. Her commitment to her work saved countless lives and brought comfort to those in distress. Her tireless efforts […]

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Silent Key: Richard H. Tuma

APCO International — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:34:18 +0000

APCO member Richard H. Tuma, 76, passed away June 16, at his home in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, after a long career in public safety.

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