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Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Yahoo
Colorado fallen officers added to national memorial in Washington, D.C.
DENVER (KDVR) — A group of fallen officers from Colorado is part of 345 officers that have died in the line of duty from around the country, to be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced in a press release on Friday. Rockies game at Coors Field postponed due to snowy weather The names of the officers will be engraved on the walls of the memorial in Washington, D.C., until the end of April. Then, on May 13, the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held at the National Mall between 4th and 7th Street at 8 p.m. 'As we gather once more to honor our fallen officers, we're reminded not only of the lives they gave, but of the unwavering devotion that led them to serve,' said William Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, in a press release. 'Their courage and selflessness continue to guide us—they embody the very spirit of law enforcement. This solemn moment is a time to grieve, to remember, and to ensure that we carry their legacy forward with gratitude and purpose.' The 2025 Roll Call of the Heroes will feature the names of official Line-of-Duty Fallen Heroes, which includes 148 federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2024. Other officers from previous years, whose cases were approved by the Memorial Fund's research department, will also be inscribed. The Memorial Fund said that there was a 25% increase in officer deaths in 2024 than the previous year. However, of the total 345 names being added, 197 are from previous years after the research staff confirmed the circumstances of their deaths and that they had a record in law enforcement services. Each year, an estimated 30,000 people will attend the vigil, with family, friends and community members gathering to honor the lives of the fallen officers. After the addition of the fallen officers in 2024's memorial, a total of 24,412 officers' names will be engraved at the memorial site. Lawsuits filed over student visa revocations in Colorado The officers from Colorado include: Stuart E. Holt, Boulder County Sheriff's Office — End of watch: 6/2/2014 Lucien Morgan, Chaffee County Sheriff's Office — End of watch: 5/12/1881 Christine Guerin-Sandoval, Colorado Department of Corrections — End of watch: 9/28/2023 Dale Coski, Denver Police Department — End of watch: 9/26/2024 Evan A. Dunn, Golden Police Department — End of watch: 11/6/2024 George L. Smith, Rico — End of watch: 6/3/1882 A complete list of names of the group to be enshrined in 2024 and more information can be found on the Memorial Fund website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Marshall PD to honor fallen officers during National Police Week
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – Police departments across the country, including East Texas departments, are preparing to honor fallen officers during National Police Week, which will be held this May. Beloved Pyron House to remain open to public under new ownership The Marshall Police Department will host the memorial service on May 15, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor the lives of fallen officers throughout this past year. The service will be held at the Marshall Convention Center beginning at noon. The Marshall Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies will honor fallen officers from across the country. Additionally, fallen officers will be honored during the 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington. The vigil will remember the lives of officers whose names are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. In 2025, 345 officers will be engraved on to the wall, including 148 officers who were killed in 2024. There are currently 24,412 names engraved on the memorial wall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
