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…