Dunmore PSP holds annual memorial service
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop R in Dunmore held its annual memorial service to honor fallen troopers and pay tribute to those who served before them.
Wednesday's ceremony wasn't just about remembering the past, it was about honoring legacy, reflecting on sacrifice, and bringing together generations of troopers who share a bond that goes beyond the badge.
Since 1905, the PSP has served the commonwealth, and each year, troopers gather to honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty.
'We have and unfortunately will continue to suffer loss. The names of 104 troopers who have been killed in the line of duty, somberly and resoundingly illustrate this reality,' PSP Captain Michael Walsh said.
Six of those 104 troopers served under Troop R, which covers Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, and Susquehanna Counties.
A wreath is placed out front of the barracks to honor their sacrifice.
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'Today we honor their bravery, their memory, their legacy, we honor these individuals who have paid the ultimate sacrifice,' Captain Walsh explained.
The ceremony brought back memories for many retired troopers, who once served alongside those being remembered.
'Everyone they named today, I worked it. It brings sadness to your heart. You know, they were all good men,' retired state trooper Joseph Sarkis said.
'It's important to remember, you know it started in 1905 and that's a lot of years, just to remember the friends, fellow troopers, people you worked with, and just that they died and it's very sad,' Retired State Trooper Ronald Grzybosi told 28/22 News.
For current members, the service is also a time to reconnect and reflect.
'It's really nice to see everybody come back and get together, and everybody tells old stories about how things were and what they are now. With law enforcement, it's like a brotherhood or a sisterhood also,' Pennsylvania State Police Community Services Officer Trooper Bob Urban said.
Whether they're active or retired, members of PSP say this memorial is a reminder that their brotherhood and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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