{"product_id":"officer-lauren-craven-la-mesa-police-department-memorial-whiskey-bottle","title":"Officer Lauren Craven -  La Mesa Police Department - Memorial Whiskey Bottle","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-block-id=\"689cbf77-a4ac-4262-9e75-10e40f66c91f\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePolice Officer Lauren Craven\u003cbr\u003eLa Mesa Police Department, California\u003cbr\u003eEOW: Monday, October 20, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/firstresponderwhiskeysociety\/?ref=share\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe First Responder Whiskey Society\u003c\/a\u003e has partnered with the La Mesa Police Officers Association to release this memorial whiskey bottle for fallen La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven.  \u003cstrong\u003e100% of the net proceeds from the sale of this bottle will go to support the formation of the La Mesa Police Officers Association Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-------—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-block-id=\"2af093e2-80e3-48a4-ba65-add65dc592a8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow approximately 3 weeks for your order to be fulfilled. We appreciate your patience, as the bottles are all handmade!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-block-id=\"5a6a6248-79d5-4592-b436-36a990337a9c\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 21+ or older adult must provide a signature at the time of delivery. UPS will attempt delivery three times. If no one is there to sign for the bottle at delivery, UPS will return it to the store. If you want us to send it back to you, we will charge a $25 reshipment fee. You can change your delivery with UPS after they leave the door tag on the first attempt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolice Officer Lauren Craven was struck and killed while helping at the scene of a vehicle collision on Interstate 8 near Waring Road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround 10:20 p.m., a car traveling eastbound on I-8 struck another vehicle, flipped, and was then hit by another oncoming car. Officer Craven stopped at the scene to render aid when she was struck by another vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite performing life-saving measures, Officer Craven died at the scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe driver of the initial crash was also killed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfficer Craven had served with the La Mesa Police Department for almost two years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e----------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-block-id=\"8fa5876a-c665-44d5-8046-2fd4ce6dcf1c\"\u003eHonor Bound Spirits in San Diego, California, creates this commemorative bottle. The company is marine-owned and a friend to all first responders. The bottle is superior to other engravings. It is sandblasted, not just etched, and pays true honor to every fallen first responder it is created for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"a0102766-f497-4a75-b18f-6cefcf09e500\"\u003eThe whiskey is first aged in new 53-gallon, medium-charred American oak barrels for up to 8 years. Then, it is rested in-barrel with Chilean Amburana oak staves.  It creates a uniquely sweet, yet spicy bourbon whiskey. It has hints of gingerbread and fresh vanilla on the nose. There is a pronounced sweetness on the palate. It shows touches of oak, spice cake, nutmeg, and light brown sugar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"07caa73a-1b56-43e3-8440-f460216113b5\"\u003eThe bottles can be shipped across the United States except for the restricted states of Alaska, Massachusetts, Michigan, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ----------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Responder Whiskey Society\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/firstresponderwhiskeysociety\/?ref=share\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003eJoin The First Responder Whiskey Society!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/2860\/7534\/files\/FRWS-logo_480x480.png?v=1664899496\" width=\"183\" height=\"183\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-block-id=\"0cf385bf-4f2c-4d04-8ece-6d2b476a241f\"\u003eThe First Responder Whiskey Society is a 501(c)(3) charity (EIN #87-3987483). Its mission is to support first responders and their families in need. The charity has 14,000+ members, mostly from the U.S. They are police, fire, military, and medical personnel, and their families. Our organization's values are camaraderie, loyalty, wellness, and responsible consumption. Our motto of \"Service Through Spirits\" is something we take seriously. We prioritize charity and our members above all else. We strive to act ethically, as it is the right thing to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-block-id=\"f689b8e8-ba2f-4901-a826-f551a50f849f\"\u003eIf our values align with yours, we encourage you to join our family in our Facebook Group. Membership is free; the only requirement is a desire to help our first responders in need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWould you like to start your own commemorative bottle project for your agency?  The First Responder Whiskey Society works with agencies from all over the country to fundraise through custom whiskey bottles for academy graduations, personalized bottles, retirements, and of course line of duty deaths. Get a project started together here: \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/firstresponderwhiskeysociety.org\/custom-bottles\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/firstresponderwhiskeysociety.org\/custom-bottles\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1673310924379000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2QRseujXIWtzI0BZ52nXg3\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/\u003cwbr\u003efirstresponderwhiskeysociety.\u003cwbr\u003eorg\/custom-bottles\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liberty Call","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49618800410901,"sku":null,"price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4459\/6245\/files\/Lauren_Craven_Bottle.jpg?v=1765646719","url":"https:\/\/servicethroughspirits.com\/products\/officer-lauren-craven-la-mesa-police-department-memorial-whiskey-bottle","provider":"Service Through Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}