Council of Prison Locals Raises Funds in Honor of Jose Rivera at AFGE Convention
August 21, 2015
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BOP, Convention 2015
The AFGE Council of Prison Locals has been raising funds to build the Jose Rivera Memorial Park at USP Atwater in California. At the convention, the council asked AFGE locals and councils to make a contribution and so far, they have raised $29,000 since February.
If you would like to donate, please make your check payable to:
Jose Rivera Memorial Fund
409 Cleveland Ave
Forrest City, AR 72336
A little bit about Jose: Seven years ago, Correctional Officer Jose Rivera was brutally murdered while on the job. His killer chased him, held him down, and stabbed him multiple times. Jose was a 22-year-old Navy veteran who had been employed by the Bureau of Prisons for less than a year when he was taken from us. He was a war hero who dedicated his life to public service and defending the innocent. Now it’s our turn to honor him. Jose died to keep us safe, and we want to make sure no one ever forgets the ultimate sacrifice he made.
