16-05-2025
Bossier Fallen Officer Memorial honors officers and their families
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Police departments across northwest Louisiana unite to honor fallen officers during the Bossier Fallen Officer Memorial annual event.
The community came together to pay homage to law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. The annual peace officers memorial ceremony brought together families and law enforcement agencies for a heartfelt tribute, honoring men and women who gave their lives.
'I'm just, I'm just so humble, for the families that turned out today to give respect to the fallen officers who have lost their lives in the call of duty,' said Chief Wayne Smith.
This year's ceremony took place inside the Bossier City Civic Center, where officers from across north Louisiana stood in unity.
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'Quite a few of them I had the opportunity to work with side by side in our mission to make our city safe. So today is a very touching, a very heartfelt moment for me.' said Chief Wayne Smith.
This day is personal for Mark Hutchison, whose son, Trey, was killed in the line of duty in 2004.
'It's very special and we don't miss it, and they honor everybody equally and for their sacrifice,' said Mark Hutchison.
The Bossier City law enforcement memorial serves as a powerful reminder that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
'All the officers that show up here that are still on the job, that at any time I have to make that sacrifice,' said Mark Hutchison.
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