Wreath over the grave of Officer Richard J. Adair, of the Juneau Police Department. Photo by Anna Frazier
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - A small crowd of uniformed law enforcement officers and civilians gathered at Evergreen Cemetery for the annual Police Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony on Friday at noon.
The event was held to honor officers who have fallen in the line of duty. President of Juneau's chapter of the Alaska Peace Officers Association and Juneau Police Department officer Kirt Stage-Harvey began the ceremony and Pastor Sam Dalin delivered an opening prayer. Lt. Matt Dobson of the Alaska State Troopers read the names of fallen Southeast Alaska law enforcement officers. Deputy chief of JPD, David Campbell, also made remarks.