14-05-2025
Denver Sheriff Department honors fallen officers during annual memorial
DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Sheriff Department honored the lives of seven deputies Tuesday during its annual fallen officer memorial ceremony.
This year's event, which honors the lives of sheriff deputies who died in the line of duty over the years, recognized deputies Edward B. Baird, John D. Osborne, Edward A. Martinez, Daniel R. Stillwell, Norman 'Tony' Silva II, James A. Herrerra and Daniel 'Duke' Trujillo.
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Capt. Larry Brown, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Executive Director of Safety Armando Saldate III and Sheriff Elias Diggins spoke at the event, which was on Facebook.
'Each year, as we gather for this solemn ceremony, our hearts are filled with profound reflection and unwavering gratitude. We remember the brave deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice, their courage forever etched in our memories,' said Diggins. 'To the families of the fallen heroes, we offer our deepest respect and enduring support.'
The ceremony featured an honor guard march, an invocation from Chaplain Rachel Swalley, a roll call of fallen officers and presentation of roses to their families, a moment of silence, a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps while flags were lowered to half-mast.
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The event, which is traditionally held during National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week, is conducted at the Denver Fallen Officer Memorial, located in the plaza outside the Denver Police Department headquarters in downtown Denver.
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