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An honor guard representing multiple Fayette County law enforcement agencies initiated a special ceremony conducted by the F.O.P. Lodge 118 on Friday, May 14 at the Fayette County Courthouse, commemorating the lives of fallen officers.
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The afternoon s activities included a roll call of honor read by Jim Sizemore (shown), Fayette County probation officer; Jennifer Crane, Fayette County assistant prosecuting attorney; Lt. Jess McMullen of the Fayette County Sheriff s Department; and Officer William K. McGraw of the West Virginia Natural Resources Police.
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Fayetteville Police Department Capt. Chad E. Davis lowered the flags at the conclusion of the ceremony.
2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service honors slain troopers
2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service honors slain troopers
Trooper Walker was killed in Limestone County in March 2021. Trooper Sanchez was killed in McAllen in 2019.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Department of Public Safety honored slain Troopers Chad Walker and Moises Sanchez at the 2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service Tuesday morning.
Both troopers were fatally shot in the line of duty. Trooper Walker was killed in Limestone County in March 2021. Trooper Sanchez was killed in McAllen in 2019. Two years later, but it seems just like yesterday. Trooper Sanchez’ widow, Yvonne Sanchez told FOX 7 Austin. They’re still here for us, the blue family is a big family and we’re very proud to have them alongside.
Texas DPS Honors Fallen Officers at Memorial Service
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) remembered and paid tribute to Texas Highway Patrol Troopers, Texas Rangers and Special Agents who lost their lives in the line of duty at today’s 2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service.
Those honored included Trooper Moises Sanchez, who died in August 2019, and Trooper Chad Walker, who was killed in March 2021. The service was held at DPS Headquarters in Austin, with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as the guest speaker.
“Today, I am deeply humbled to speak at the 2021 Peace Officers Memorial Service,” said Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. “Since I have been Lt. Governor, I have attended far too many funerals for our fallen officers. I stand with Texas DPS and our brave peace officers, and will continue to work diligently to better protect our Troopers as they put their lives on the line, every single day, for Texas communities.”
Murfreesboro Police Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony honoring fallen goes virtual May 11, 2021 at 02:02 pm by WGNS
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The annual Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Peace Officer Memorial Day ceremony in honor of fallen officers will be virtual due to COVID. It will air on various broadcast and social media platforms, at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 13.
National Police Week began in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy recognized May 15 as Police Officers Memorial Day.
“This is a time for us to pay special tribute to all law enforcement officers who gave their lives while serving their community,” said Chief Michael Bowen. “While honoring these fallen officers, we also recognize the brave men and women who currently protect and serve our communities daily.”
Grief and grace.
Those two seemingly opposing forces co-existed inside Southport Presbyterian church Thursday as police officers and family members honored their fallen heroes.
There were tears, yes. But there was also hope and compassion. There was family.
The annual Peace Officers Memorial Service is hosted by the local Fraternal Order of Police, the union that represents officers across Marion County. It invites family of slain officers to come together and remember their loved ones.
For some, the grief was perhaps more raw than others. Tom and Jennifer Leath sat near the front of the room just over a year after their daughter, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Breann Leath, was killed in the line of duty.