Upcoming Events
A Join us for a fun and impactful day at our 1st Annual Clay Shoot Fundraiser! Shooters of all skill levels are invited to enjoy a friendly competition while supporting a great cause. The event features a professionally designed course, safety instruction, raffles, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow supporters. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals looking to showcase their support and gain added visibility throughout the event. Every pull of the trigger helps us raise vital funds to advance our mission and make a difference in the community. Come out on May 30th from 7:30am – 3:00pm at the Kern County Gun Club, take aim, and be part of something meaningful! Click the image or button to sign-up today!
A Bit About Us
A The Kern County 999 Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization assisting the families of Kern County Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty since 2007. The Kern County 999 Foundation was formed after the tragic death of Deputy William “Joe” Hudnall, who was killed on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, by Daniel Willsey, 46, of Montrose, California, who was under the influence of a controlled substance. In response to Hudnall’s untimely death, several officers came together and organized a fundraiser to benefit his four children. In a two-week period, the event received donations totaling nearly $17,000 for the Hudnall family. Out of this emotional and tragic event, the Kern County Officer Down Support Ride was formed. There have been over 50 officers and department volunteers killed in the line of duty in Kern County over the years. Our organization was formed to honor those fallen heroes and provide financial assistance to their survivors. The Board of Directors and Ride organizers are full-time or retired law enforcement officers in Kern County.
Meet The Team
A dedicated team of volunteers proudly representing the Kern County 999 Foundation works to support local law-enforcement families and honor fallen officers.
History of the California Peace Officers Memorial
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Memorial Service began in 1982 as a gathering in Senate Park of approximately 120 survivors and supporters of law enforcement. Decades later, the event, more commonly known as National Police Week, has grown to a series of events which attracts thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers to our Nation’s Capital each year. Each year during the week of May 15, groups of people gather together to honor the memory of a member of their family. Surviving spouses grieving a lost partner; children missing a parent; older couples who have survived their son or daughter; brothers, sisters, fellow peace officers – so many of us commemorate National Police Week as participants of a Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies have been conducted in the State Capitol since 1977. It is a ceremony that honors the officers who have fallen in the line-of-duty the preceding year, recognizing the sacrifice of those loved and left behind. We understand that the grief of the loss still lingers on, and such proceedings renew unhappy memories and can be the occasion of additional pain. However, it is important that those of us left behind, recognize that these officers did not die in vain. The people owe a debt to those who have given their lives, and the peace officers of this state want this memory to stay fresh in the minds of the citizens.
