Blue Knight Celebration

Every year, the Knights of Columbus pays tribute to Police and Firefighter personnel with a Blue Mass and awards ceremony, celebrating the distinguished “Blue Knight.”

This time-honored tradition, dating back to 1934, was initiated by Catholic Priest Thomas Dade in Washington D.C. Witnessing approximately 1,100 police and firefighters in their blue uniforms marching into St. Patrick’s Catholic Church marked the inaugural Blue Mass on September 29th, 1934.

Representation by Todos Santos Assembly- 2286

The City of Concord is represented by the Todos Santos Assembly- 2286 of the Knights of Columbus, which includes:

Council 13195 – Queen of All Saints

Concord Council 6038 – St. Agnes and St. Bonaventure

Council 13179 - St. Francis of Assisi

Martinez Council 6039

Bishop Begin Council 7144

These councils annually honor a “Blue Knight” Officer/Firefighter from Concord PD, Clayton PD, Martinez PD, The California Highway Patrol Martinez Office, The Contra Costa County Sheriff, and Contra Costa County Fire.

Recognition of Corporal Ed Montero

The Knights of Columbus (Todos Santos Assembly 2286) honors Police and Firefighter personnel each year with an award ceremony for outstanding service to the community.

This year, Concord PD Corporal Eduardo Montero received that honor along with officers from Clayton PD, Contra Costa Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol and ConFire.

Corporal Montero began his career with the Concord Police Department in 2005 as a police officer. Since that time, Cpl. Montero has served in various units to include the Special Enforcement Team, Special Investigation Bureau, the Violence Suppression Unit, the SWAT Team, Field Training Officer, the Corporal program and has served as a provisional sergeant on two occasions. In 2020, Cpl. Montero reached the status of Master Police Officer.

Cpl. Montero has an enduring work ethic that he has demonstrated since day one. As a Field Training Officer, he has helped shape the future of our department by guiding, mentoring and coaching new officers.

We are very proud of Cpl. Montero's achievements and celebrate with him on this special occasion. Congratulations!

Blue Knight Concord PD Corporal Eduardo Montero

Past Concord Police Blue Knight Honorees

  • 2022 - Officer Lee Lawrence
  • 2017 - Officer Steve Harn
  • 2016 - Officer Dan Golinveaux
  • 2014 - Detective Tom Parodi
  • 2011 - Corporal Kerry Cerletti
  • 2009 - Officer Samuel Figueroa
  • 2008 - Corporal Sam Staten
  • 2007 - Corporal Adam Hart
  • 2006 - Corporal Bill Roche
  • 2005 - Detective Ollie Sansen
  • 2004 - Officer Craig Oelrich
  • 2003 - Officer Joe Higby
  • 2002 - Officer Don Lawson
  • 2001 - Officer Steve Dyer
  • 2000 - Officer Phil Pettus
  • 1999 - Officer Danny Moore
  • 1998 - Officer Judy Moore
  • 1997 - Officer Robert Malm