I now feel like the luckiest Police Officer in the history of the country, because it is my honor to introduce our next speaker. Mr. President , it is a great privilege to honor and to have you here to honor the families of our fallen heroes. It has been a difficult time for Law Enforcement in our country, as you know. More officers are being targeted for violence, simply because of their uniform. In pledging to serve and protect, they willingly place themselves in harms way. But now all too often, harm is seeking them out. They find themselves in the crosshairs of individuals consumed with hatred for police, and who are determined to kill them. Mr. President , on the campaign trail you often spoke of your support for Law Enforcement officers coming and you made a commitment to help us make america and our officers on the beat safe again. And your first days of office, you began to deliver on that promise. Demonstrating that you will be a partner and not a critic of our nations Law Enf
of 11 years, leaves behind his wife zoe and his wonderful children, cameron, haley, and mattis ashley of the prince county police fell in the line of duty on her very first day on the beach. she swore the oath to protect and serve only a day prior to her death. one day. officer was dedicated to serving our nation, she also served in the marines and today our thoughts are with her and her incredible mother sharon. thank you, sharon. thank you, sharon. [applause] thank you. i also had the privilege to meet at the white house just a little bit ago with representatives from the phoenix police