Loyalty Awards

Our Loyalty Awards provide $20,000 each year through college scholarships for high school seniors in communities loyal to Jamieson.

Our Loyalty Awards provide $20,000 each year through college scholarships for high school seniors in communities loyal to Jamieson.

Jamieson was quick to defend his family, friends, and community. He stayed connected to loved ones while deployed or away, always sought to welcome new friends into his life, and had a way to brighten any room—even in the most trying circumstances. He was fiercely loyal to the people and communities he loved—and he was not shy to speak up. These awards honor students who show that same loyalty, courage, thoughtfulness, and care for others.

Jamieson was quick to defend his family, friends, and community. He stayed connected to loved ones while deployed or away, always sought to welcome new friends into his life, and had a way to brighten any room—even in the most trying circumstances. He was fiercely loyal to the people and communities he loved—and he was not shy to speak up. These awards honor students who show that same loyalty, courage, thoughtfulness, and care for others.

Rockland County Loyalty Award

Recognizing a Rockland County student who stands by family, friends, and community, reflecting Jamieson’s loyalty and genuine care for others.

Sponsored by Barrett Jamieson

New City, NY

Award Details

$5,000 college scholarship

For high school seniors who are children of sworn officers of the Clarkstown Police Department or Rockland County Sheriff’s Office

Awarded in July

Bergen County Loyalty Award

Recognizing a Bergen County student whose loyal actions and care for others reflect Jamieson’s commitment to family, friends, and community.

Sponsored by the Flanz Family

Upper Saddle River, NJ

Award Details

$5,000 college scholarship

For high school seniors who are children of sworn officers of the Upper Saddle River Police Department or Bergen County Sheriff’s Office

Awarded in July

Waterloo Loyalty Award

Recognizing a Waterloo student who shows loyalty through everyday actions, standing by others and caring for their community as Jamieson did.

Sponsored by the Waterloo community

Award Details

$5,000 college scholarship

For a high school senior residing in Waterloo, NY

Awarded in February

McQuaid Jesuit Loyalty Award

Recognizing a McQuaid Jesuit student whose loyalty, thoughtfulness, and care for others reflect the qualities Jamieson brought to friendships and service.

Sponsored by McQuaid alumni

Award Details

$5,000 college scholarship

For a high school senior attending McQuaid Jesuit High School

Awarded in April

HONORING A HERO'S LEGACY

Jamieson is fondly remembered for his charisma, intelligence, spontaneity, and passion for life. A 2015 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit, he attended Syracuse University where he participated in Army ROTC.

Jamieson was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army National Guard and, after joining the Cleveland Department of Police, deployed to Syria under Operation Inherent Resolve, earning the Combat Action Badge.

He served with distinction and established himself as a leader at a young age.

“You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”

“You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”

— Batman (The Dark Knight), chosen as Jamieson’s senior quote

— Batman (The Dark Knight), chosen as Jamieson’s senior quote

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We are memorializing Jamieson by harvesting the power of community, just as he did. Your support helps us make a lasting impact.

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The Jamieson Ritter Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax ID: 99-4055512) under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.