06/12/2026
We are honored to spotlight Kelly Bacon, a member of the Logistics Section of Behind the Badge Foundation’s Line of Duty Death Response Team (LoDDRT). Kelly serves as the Local Emergency Response Coordinator for the Kittitas County Public Health Department and is an active member of her county’s Emergency Management Team. Through her work, she brings organization, coordination, and compassion to every response she supports.
Kelly’s connection to Behind the Badge Foundation began in 2019 following the tragic loss of Kittitas County Deputy Ryan Thompson. During that response, she was called to serve in the Logistics Section as part of the county’s Emergency Management Team. Experiencing firsthand the care, coordination, and strength the response team provided left a lasting impression on her. Inspired by that experience, Kelly chose to continue serving so she could help provide the same level of support to other agencies facing loss.
Within the LoDDRT, Kelly plays a key role in coordinating logistics behind the scenes, helping ensure each response is organized and carried out with care and precision so families and departments can focus fully on honoring their loved one and one another.
For Kelly, serving during Deputy Thompson’s memorial remains one of her most meaningful experiences with the team. The unity and resilience she witnessed among first responders, agencies, volunteers, and Behind the Badge Foundation reinforced the importance of standing together in times of grief and ensuring no one carries the burden alone.
Outside of the response team, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and being a proud mom to her daughter. She also enjoys camping, hiking, photography, singing, and playing recreational softball and volleyball.
Thank you, Kelly, for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
