Officers recognized at Peace Officers Memorial ceremony
Dozens of law enforcement officers and community members gathered on Friday to honor the memories of seven police officers and sheriff’s deputies killed in the line of duty.
The service was held in advance of Peace Officer’s Memorial Day, which is celebrated on May 15.
For each of the seven people listed on the Fallen Heroes Monument, officers and sheriff’s deputies read aloud a brief overview of their services, their last day of watch and how they died.
Each report was concluded with the ringing of a silver bell.
Also included in this year’s memorial were remembrances for Tyler Herndon, a Cleveland County native and Mount Holly police officer who was shot and killed in December 2020.
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Angelina County law enforcement and community remember fallen heroes Law enforcement agencies and community members across Angelina County gathered at the Courthouse Saturday afternoon to remember those lost in the line of duty. (Source: KTRE) By Jeremy Thomas | May 15, 2021 at 5:59 PM CDT - Updated May 15 at 5:59 PM
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Law enforcement agencies and community members across Angelina County gathered at the courthouse Saturday afternoon to remember those lost in the line of duty.
Saturday marked Peace Officers Memorial Day. The observance takes place during National Police Week.
Speakers at the ceremony said the community’s support is crucial for those who wear the badge.
Washington President Joe Biden has reversed his Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation of flying flags half-staff. On May 10th, Biden announced in a statement from his office that he was directing all governors to fly the flag at half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15th.However, t
Representatives from numerous law enforcement agencies throughout the Texas Panhandle gathered at the Field of Honor in the Llano East Cemetery Saturday morning to honor members of law enforcement in the area, across the state and across the country who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Officials from the Potter County and the Randall County Sheriff’s Offices, the Amarillo Police Department, the Amarillo College Police Department, the West Texas A&M University Police Department and representatives from the Texas Department of Public Safety participated in a Law Enforcement Memorial Wreath Laying ceremony in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.