Lacey Blood Drive Honors Fallen Cop, Coach

As a former officer and coach, John Scott Stevens saved lives and served as a pillar of the community. Now the Lacey community can help save lives in Stevens's name, as the American Red Cross hosts a blood drive in his honor this Sunday morning from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Knights of Columbus (15 Lacey Rd.).

Stevens served as a detective for the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. As an avid sports fan, Stevens volunteered much of his time to coaching his son, Scott, and other teammates in Lacey Little League, Pop Warner and Youth Wrestling.

Stevens, 44, of Forked River, died from injuries in an automobile accident in 2015 in Neptune. He was working an undercover assignment when his vehicle struck a tree, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Now Lacey has the opportunity to give the gift of life. To enroll and pick a time in the American Red Cross blood drive, go to redcrossblood.org, keyword "John Scott Stevens." Or call either 609-618-7114 or 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Read more: John Scott Stevens Of Forked River Dies At 44

Photo provided by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.