Benefits

Providing Assistance at a Moments Notice

Without the brave men and women who risk their lives for our sake, our lives would be very different. That's why when tragedy strikes, the 200 Club (a 501 (c)(3) organization) immediately responds with financial support to help lessen the devastating effects. We realize money can never replace the loss or disability of a loved one, but funds can be extremely helpful in easing the financial burden associated with these tragic events.

Our line-of-duty benefit for firefighters and law enforcement officers, while active members of their departments, is an immediate and significant cash payment to the surviving spouse and children. This benefit is presented at a meeting attended by the family members, fellow officers and directors of theTwo Hundred Club, who discuss the club's benefit program with the family.

To Date We Have Given Over $700,000 To Our Beneficiaries.

We expect that over time, the generosity of our members and the dedication of our directors will enable our club to significantly expand its financial ability to serve the families of those who give their lives while protecting all of us. These benefits are at the sole discretion of directors of the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire.

Beneficiaries

The families of active local law enforcement officers and firefighters throughout the counties surrounding Savannah (including the following) are eligible for benefits, which are determined at the sole discretion of the club's directors:

Brantley Beaufort, SC Bryan Bulloch

Camden Candler Chatham Effingham

Evans Glynn Jasper, SC Jenkins

Liberty Long McIntosh Pierce

Screven Tattnall Toombs Wayne

The 200 Club...

Is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization began in Savannah in 2001, funded through individual and corporate membership as well as private donations. Since the organization was formed, immediate cash benefits have been provided to the surviving families of the heroes shown below.

Why This Is Important...

The family devastation that occurs when a member of the public safety family suffers serious injury or death in the line of duty is tremendous. They also pay the price for our safety. We know how much this financial support means to surviving families in these unfortunate situations. We hope that you will consider supporting those who protect our safety.

Support When Tragedy Strikes

Sergeant Wilbur Berry, Age 53
Bulloch County sheriff's Office
End of Watch: May 19, 2001

The Families of 334 Firefighters
New York City Fire Department
Last Alarm: September 11, 2001

The Families of 64 Police Officers
New York City Police Department
End of Watch: September 11, 2001

Corporal Dyke A Coursen, Age 35
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: January 8, 2002

Lance Corporal Dana Lyle Tate, Age 44
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: January 8, 2002

Corrections Officer James Henderson, Jr. , Age 41
Georgia State Prison - Reidsville, GA.
End of Watch: June 3, 2002

Star Corporal Martin White
Savannah Police Department
Critical Injury: December 10, 2002

Deputy Sheriff Adam Reid Fleshner, Age 23
Charlton County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: January 13, 2003

Officer Melvin Collins, Age 31
Brunswick Police Department
End of Watch: April 11, 2003

Captain Perry Rhoden, Age 48
Jekyll Island Fire Department
Critical Injury: July 18, 2003

Officer Tal Groover, Age 44
Georgia Correction Department
End of Watch: July 9, 2004

Corporal George Smith
Savannah Metropolitan Police Department
Critical Illness: September 2004

Chief Larry Rogers, Age 55
Claxton Fire Department
Last Alarm: December 13, 2004

Corporal Mark Jones, Age 34
Hardeevile Police Department
End of Watch: February 27,2005

Special Deputy Stephen Rouquie
Chatham Court House
End of Watch: June 5, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee, Age 30
Brantley County Sheriff's Office
Critical Injury: July 10, 2006

Assistant Chief Lee Walters, Age 54
Sheldon Fire District, Beaufort, S.C.
Last Alarm: August 2, 2006

Corporal Mike Young, Age 47
Georgia State Patrol
End of Watch: August 29, 2006

Deputy Dennis C. Wright Sr., Age 52
Effingham County Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: November 17, 2006

Deputy Derick Seckinger, Age 28
Effingham County Sheriff's Department
Critical Injury: November 17, 2006

Deputy Michael Larson, Age 43
Bryan County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: December 10, 2006

Officer John W. Allen, Age 23
Savannah-Chatham Metro P.D.
End of Watch: December 20, 2006

Captain Jack McCutchen Sr., Age 56
Savannah Fire Department
Last Alarm: April 21, 2007

The Charleston Nine
Last Alarm: June 18, 2007

Sheriff Ben Riley, Age 61
Jasper County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: August 29, 2007

Firefieghter James Neal Andrews, Age 33
Effingham Fire Department
Last Alarm: October 14, 2007

Deputy Willian F. Purvis, Age 52
Chatham County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch:March 2, 2008

Officer Mary Elliot Hart, Age 37
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole
End of Watch:March 27, 2008

Officer Curtis Wright, Age 54
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Critcal Injury: November 27, 2008

Officer Josh Bain, Age 27
Darien Police Department
Critical Injury: May 4, 2009

CPL John (Jay) Smiley, Age 45
Liberty County Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: June 19,2009

Deputy Jon Glandon, Age 42
Liberty County Sheriff's Department
End of Watch: June 21, 2009

Chief Jimmy Fields, Age 55
Pooler Fire Department
Last Alarm: April 24, 2003

Firefighter, Jerry Morgan, Age 61
Effingham Fire Department
Last Alarm: August 17, 2009

Sheriff, J. Don Martin, Age 70
Liberty County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: May 27, 2010

Chief, C.E. "Butch" Chan, Age 65
Pooler Police Department
End of Watch: August 29, 2010

Firefighter, Terry Nielsen, Age 54
Bryan County Fire Department
Last Alarm: September 9, 2010

Deputy Richard Shane Tatum, Age 40
Bryan County Sheriff's Department
Critical Injury: September 11, 2009

CPL Joseph "Marc" Mathews, Age 50
Hinesville Police Department
End of Watch: February 16, 2011

Deputy Dustin Rushing, Age 25
Bryan County Sheriff's Department
Critical Injury: October 7, 2011

Sheriff, Cecil Nobles, Age 76
Long County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: January 9, 2012

Deputy Sheriff, Robert Warren "Bobby" Crapse, Age 32
Bryan County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: June 15, 2012

Firefighter Wesley Franklin, Age 21
Isle of Hope Fire Department
Last Alarm: June 25, 2012

Deputy Sheriff, Kris Kruger, Age 34
Wayne County Sherriff's Office
Critical Injury: October 9, 2012

APO Gary Kaspar
Savannah Chatham Metro Police Department
Critical Injury: January 3, 2013

Corporal Denis Badger, Age 57
Rincon Police Department
End of Watch: December 29, 2012