ECSO hosts Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at new Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Escambia County Sheriff's Office held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Thursday to honor fallen heroes.
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'It's very meaningful for us. We get to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice,' Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said.
Law enforcement, community members and the families of fallen deputies gathered as flowers were laid to recognize those killed in the line of duty.
'It's very important to us,' Simmons said. 'I can only imagine how important it is to the family who has missed their loved one for many, many years. A lot of us will sacrifice our time, but these families have sacrificed much more than that.'
It was a heartwarming but emotional time for the granddaughters of Constable Mallory Williams.
'I find it touching that our current officers still want to honor the ones they have lost, and I am grateful for the opportunity to honor my grandfather in the only way we can since we never got to meet him,' Margaret Davis said.
But this year's ceremony was extra special. It was held at the Escambia County Sheriff's Office's new Law Enforcement Memorial Plaza.
After breaking ground in January, the new plaza has become the focal point of the sheriff's office with a new monument proudly displaying the names of the fallen.
'This is the very first time we've been able to make use of this beautiful facility to pay that honor to those who have paid that ultimate sacrifice,' Simmons said.
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The Escambia County Sheriff Foundation funded the new plaza.
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