Troop E holds Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen New York State Troopers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The New York State Police's Troop E honored fallen state troopers in an annual Memorial Day ceremony on Thursday.
The ceremony recognizes those killed in the line of duty each year. Troop E invites the fallen trooper's families to attend the event to honor their memory with a reading of their names and placement of memorial wreaths.
While it represents a solemn memory, it is also a show of support to the loved ones and active New York State Police who continue the work.
'When you wake up in the morning and put the uniform on and go out there, you don't expect that you're going to have to potentially fight for your life–defend yourselves and the public,' Troop E's commander, Major Kevin Sucher, said. 'I mean, that's what we took an oath for and swore to do, and that's what our people do. Each and every day I think of them out there and hope that they get home safely to their families.'
Thousands honor fallen officers in D.C. during National Police Week
This year's ceremony aligns with the week-long observance of National Police Week.
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