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15-05-2025
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Wives of fallen Charlotte officers honor their legacies during National Police Week in DC
The wives of these four fallen officers from Charlotte are dedicated to carrying on their legacies. Fallen Charlotte officers awarded Purple Heart; families promised lifelong support The names of Tommy Weeks, Sam Poloche, Alden Elliot, and Joshua Eyer are forever engraved in the nation's capital, but their legacies will stretch much further because of the determination of their families sharing their stories. Fallen Charlotte heroes honored during candlelight vigil in D.C. There have been emotional and somber events held throughout during National Police Week in Washington. In the video at the top of this webpage, women and officers from across the country memorialize their sacrifice. VIDEO: Fallen Charlotte heroes honored during candlelight vigil in D.C.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Fallen Charlotte heroes to be honored during candlelight vigil in D.C.
Thousands of people are paying their respects this week to officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. On Monday, the families of CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer, Deputy U.S. Marshal Tommy Weeks, Investigator Alden Elliott, and Investigator Sam Poloche got to see the names of their loved ones engraved in the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. ALSO READ: 'Still healing': Colleagues speak with Channel 9 to remember officers killed in ambush Tuesday night, the names of those four fallen heroes will be read aloud during a candlelight vigil. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, as well as the U.S. Marshals Office, will be in attendance. Last month, Channel 9's Hannah Goetz spoke with some of those officers as the one-year anniversary of the shooting approached. They said it brings them pride to be able to honor their friends. 'I think so, like, because each one of those guys, you're not going to find better people. So, it makes you proud to tell people about them, you know,' said Deputy US Marshal Stephen Baldwin. >>> Goetz will be live from the ceremony at 11 p.m., which is being held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. VIDEO: 'Honor him': Names of 4 fallen Charlotte officers join memorial wall in D.C.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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‘We can't forget': Hundreds gather for Charlotte Climb in tribute to fallen officers
More than 1,800 people gathered to climb the Bank of America Stadium stairs on Sunday as a tribute to four fallen officers. Last year, four officers were killed in an ambush in east Charlotte. Deputy U.S. Marshal Tommy Weeks, task force officers Sam Poloche and Alden Elliot, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Joshua Eter were killed in the Galway Drive ambush. April 29 will mark one year since the event. READ: 9 Investigates: East Charlotte Shooting Timeline Sunday morning's climb is part of the community's ongoing effort to pay tribute to the officers and support their families. The climb's host, Tunnel to Towers, has paid off the families' mortgages. 'We want to rally around you in this tough time,' said climber and former Panther Mike Rucker. 'That's something we can't forget. We lost officers protecting us. So for us to be able to say thank you to the family, the police force, the fire department, the military. I think that goes a long way.' READ: Benefit hockey game takes on new meaning after Galway Drive shooting The climb began early Sunday morning. And just before, the crowd gathered for a ceremony, with speeches from CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, Mayor Vi Lyles, and the wives of two of the fallen officers. 'We have to have hope, because without it, you can't survive,' said Kelly Weeks, Tommy Weeks' wife. 'And I could not survive without hope.' WATCH: Benefit hockey game takes on new meaning after Galway Drive shooting
