The average age of the fallen is 47, the average tour of duty – 15 years. In addition to losing 91 law enforcement professionals in the line of duty this year, there are 53 widows and 154 children who’ve lost a parent.
Loved ones describe fallen deputy Jennifer Chavis as a loving and ambitious mom who'd do anything for her family. The 32-year-old Harris County Precinct 7 Constables Deputy was killed by a suspected drunk driver Saturday afternoon.