Honoring Officer Andrew Duarte & Those Affected by the UPMC Memorial Hospital Incident
York County, PA stands together in the midst of crisis. Following the tragic incident at UPMC Memorial Hospital on February 22, our community is coming together to support the family of Officer Andrew Duarte, the first responders, hospital staff, and all those affected. This page serves as a central resource for hotel discounts, fundraisers, and other community support efforts. Whether you are traveling to York for services or looking for ways to contribute, we hope this space provides the information you need.
Honoring Officer Andrew Duarte
Services to celebrate Officer Andrew Duarte's life & dedication to our community:
February 28, 2025- Living Word Community Church, 2530 Cape Horn Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356
The service will be open to family, friends, sworn law enforcement, dignitaries, and special guests.
It was broadcast via the church's Youtube for the general public and non-sworn first responders to watch.
Memorial contributions in memory of Andrew may be made to MADD Colorado, 1355 South Colorado C-602, Denver, CO 80222 www.madd.org/colorado or to assist law enforcement of DUI incidents in York County to PA DUI Association, 2413 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 www.padui.org referencing Andrew Duarte on the check or PayPal portal or to Denver Police Museum 1331 N. Cherokee St. Denver CO 80204 www.denverpolicemuseum.org.
For donations and cards of support for the Duarte Family, they can be sent to: West York Borough Office, 1381 W. Poplar St., West York, PA 17404
Checks can be made payable to: West York Borough, c/o Officer Duarte Memorial Fund
Businesses and organizations that are interested in hosting a fundraising event to support the Duarte Family may contact Shawn Mauck at Shawn.Mauck@WestYorkPA.gov or 717-542-7591.
Honoring All Affected
Cards of support can be sent to the staff of UPMC Memorial Hospital and the two officers that were injured during the incident.
To clinicians and medical staff of the hospital:
Office of the President
UPMC Memorial Hospital
1701 Innovation Dr.
York, PA 17408
To the injured officer of Northern York County Regional PD:
Chief David Lash
Northern York County Regional Police Dept.
1445 East Canal Rd.
Dover, PA 17315-2798
To the injured officer of Springettsbury PD:
Chief Todd King
Springettsbury Police Dept.
1501 Mount Zion Rd.
York, PA 17402
Opportunities to Donate
The York County Safety Collab is also asking the community to write cards for the officers, Officer Duarte's family, and medical staff. If you're interested in this, please reach out to Jamie Noerpel at Jamie.Noerpel@LogosYork.org.
We are looking for donations for intentional care packages for staff members of the Trauma Center. If you have/know of some helpful items to donate, please email Jamie Noerpel.
Gifts will benefit his family to help pay for immediate and ongoing needs such as burial expenses, lodging for out-of-town relatives traveling for the funeral, meals, and memorials in…
Apparel & Flag Fundraiser
Show our local law enforcement that we grieve together and support each other.
T-Shirt Fundraiser through SPIN
Purchase a t-shirt honoring Officer Andrew Duarte- 100% of the proceeds will be donated in his memory.
Local Business Support
Ace of Fades Barber Shop
451 Locust St, Columbia PA 17512
Saturday, March 29, 2025- Walk-in fundraiser: all money raised will be donated to the West York Borough Officer Duarte Memorial Fund.
There are also t-shirts available for purchase.
More Info
The Popcorn Loft
Set up a fundraiser through the Popcorn Loft between now and June 1, 2025 to donate 20% of all sales during a set period to Officer Duarte's family.
Learn MoreSoul Full of Sunshine has t-shirts and decals available for preorder, where net proceeds will also be donated to the memorial fund. T-shirts will also be available at the Ace of Fades…
Hotel Special Rates
The Yorktowne Hotel
The Yorktowne Hotel
48 E Market St. York, PA 17401
(717) 848-1111
Rate: $104.00 + tax for dates 2/27 to 3/3
Use the link below or call the hotel directly to book using code 1STRES.
First Responder Rates
Hampton Inn York South
2159 S Queen St. York, PA 17402
(717) 741-0900
Rate: $110.00 + tax to 2/27 to 3/3
Use the link below or call the hotel directly to book.
First Responder Rates
Tru by Hilton York
1520 Toronita St. York, PA 17402
(717) 812-0001 ext. 0
Rate: $114.00 + tax
To book over the phone, please call the hotel directly and mention code: 3130552.
To book online, enter the code shown above in the Corporate Account section. Once you select the dates, please click "Special Rates" and enter the code.
Book Online
Hampton Inn York - Mt. Zion
1550 Mount Zion Rd. York, PA 17402
(717) 840-1500
Rate: $140.00 + tax
Please call the hotel directly and mention the special rate for first responders or Officer Duarte.
Hampton Inn- Mt. Zion
Wingate by Wyndham
105 State St. York, PA 17404
(717) 848-2100
Rate: Queen Beds - $115.00 + tax, King Beds - $109.00 + tax
Please call the hotel directly and mention the special rate for first responders or Officer Duarte.
Wingate by Wyndham
Hampton Inn Shrewsbury
1000 Far Hills Dr. New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-9898
Rate: $109.00 + tax
Please call the hotel directly and mention you are coming for Officer Duarte's memorial service, they will honor the rate.
Hampton Inn Shrewsbury
Courtyard York
2799 Concord Rd, York, PA 17402
Click the link for special first responder rates.
First Responder Rates
TownePlace Suites York
2789 Concord Rd, York, PA 17402
Click the link for special first responder rates.
First Responder Rates