Henry Repeating Arms joined the National Police Defense Foundation for its 30th Anniversary Awards Dinner on May 9, honoring law enforcement heroes and raising funds for public safety causes during an evening marked by heartfelt tributes and generous support.
Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, headlined the evening by presenting a series of custom, engraved rifles to distinguished honorees whose careers have exemplified courage and dedication to protecting the public. Among them was former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director and current Border Czar Tom Homan, named the NPDF’s 2025 Man of the Year.
Due to his current service in President Donald Trump’s cabinet, Homan respectfully declined to accept the engraved Henry rifle, a one-of-a-kind New Original Silver Deluxe model bearing the official seals of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Border Patrol.
But in a moment that drew applause and admiration from the crowd, Homan suggested the rifle instead be auctioned to benefit the Border Patrol Foundation (BPF). This nonprofit supports the families of fallen Border Patrol agents and provides emergency financial assistance for agents injured or killed in the line of duty.
Moved by the suggestion, Imperato made a surprise announcement. “Now you’ve got my juices flowing—I’m going to add $50,000 on top of whatever this rifle brings at auction,” he declared to a standing ovation.
The custom rifle, paired with a hand-built American walnut display case signed by Homan, will be offered in an upcoming online auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Border Patrol Foundation. Including previous contributions, Henry Repeating Arms’ support for BPF will surpass $100,000.
The powerful moment highlighted a night full of honors. Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant of the U.S. Coast Guard was recognized as Woman of the Year and received a Henry Golden Boy Deluxe Engraved rifle.
U.S. Marshal Ralph Sozio, who serves the Southern District of New York, received the Lifetime Achievement Award and was also presented with a custom Golden Boy rifle featuring a hand-painted U.S. Marshal badge.
Anthony Lacorazza, Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge at the U.S. Secret Service, was named Member of the Year and awarded a custom Henry Big Boy Brass rifle chambered in .44 Magnum with the agency’s badge engraved into the buttstock.
Media recognition was given to Joe Marino, a senior reporter at the New York Post, who was honored with the Excellence in Media Award and presented with a custom-engraved Golden Boy rifle.
The evening was not just about honoring individual achievements; it was also about advancing the mission of the National Police Defense Foundation. The NPDF’s work includes Operation Kids, a program that provides free fingerprint and DNA kits to parents, sponsors youth athletics, posts rewards in missing child cases, grants scholarships to deserving students, and helps arrange life-saving surgeries for critically ill children—many of whom are outside the United States and would otherwise go untreated.
Henry Repeating Arms announced an additional $10,000 donation to the NPDF during the evening’s festivities to further support these efforts, reaffirming the company’s deep commitment to law enforcement and first responders.
Henry Repeating Arms, one of America’s leading firearm manufacturers, is well known for its philanthropic program, Guns for Great Causes. This initiative focuses on supporting veterans, military families, children’s hospitals, and law enforcement groups nationwide.
For more information on Henry’s firearms and charitable initiatives, visit www.henryusa.com.
Anthony Imperato, founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms, headlined the evening by presenting a series of custom, engraved rifles to distinguished honorees whose careers have exemplified courage and dedication to protecting the public. Among them was former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director and current Border Czar Tom Homan, named the NPDF’s 2025 Man of the Year.
Due to his current service in President Donald Trump’s cabinet, Homan respectfully declined to accept the engraved Henry rifle, a one-of-a-kind New Original Silver Deluxe model bearing the official seals of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Border Patrol.
But in a moment that drew applause and admiration from the crowd, Homan suggested the rifle instead be auctioned to benefit the Border Patrol Foundation (BPF). This nonprofit supports the families of fallen Border Patrol agents and provides emergency financial assistance for agents injured or killed in the line of duty.
Moved by the suggestion, Imperato made a surprise announcement. “Now you’ve got my juices flowing—I’m going to add $50,000 on top of whatever this rifle brings at auction,” he declared to a standing ovation.
The custom rifle, paired with a hand-built American walnut display case signed by Homan, will be offered in an upcoming online auction with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Border Patrol Foundation. Including previous contributions, Henry Repeating Arms’ support for BPF will surpass $100,000.
The powerful moment highlighted a night full of honors. Rear Admiral Zeita Merchant of the U.S. Coast Guard was recognized as Woman of the Year and received a Henry Golden Boy Deluxe Engraved rifle.
U.S. Marshal Ralph Sozio, who serves the Southern District of New York, received the Lifetime Achievement Award and was also presented with a custom Golden Boy rifle featuring a hand-painted U.S. Marshal badge.
Anthony Lacorazza, Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge at the U.S. Secret Service, was named Member of the Year and awarded a custom Henry Big Boy Brass rifle chambered in .44 Magnum with the agency’s badge engraved into the buttstock.
Media recognition was given to Joe Marino, a senior reporter at the New York Post, who was honored with the Excellence in Media Award and presented with a custom-engraved Golden Boy rifle.
The evening was not just about honoring individual achievements; it was also about advancing the mission of the National Police Defense Foundation. The NPDF’s work includes Operation Kids, a program that provides free fingerprint and DNA kits to parents, sponsors youth athletics, posts rewards in missing child cases, grants scholarships to deserving students, and helps arrange life-saving surgeries for critically ill children—many of whom are outside the United States and would otherwise go untreated.
Henry Repeating Arms announced an additional $10,000 donation to the NPDF during the evening’s festivities to further support these efforts, reaffirming the company’s deep commitment to law enforcement and first responders.
Henry Repeating Arms, one of America’s leading firearm manufacturers, is well known for its philanthropic program, Guns for Great Causes. This initiative focuses on supporting veterans, military families, children’s hospitals, and law enforcement groups nationwide.
For more information on Henry’s firearms and charitable initiatives, visit www.henryusa.com.
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