News Release from: Clark Co. Sheriff's Office
ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY
Posted: May 8th, 2013 2:30 PM
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The Clark County Sheriff's Office, along with local law enforcement agencies, invites the community to attend the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony - Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the courtyard of the Clark County Public Service Center. (13th Street and Franklin in Vancouver, WA.) Across the nation 120 law enforcement officers were killed in line of duty deaths in 2012. The memorial ceremony recognizes their sacrifice in service to the community and public safety. All regional law enforcement agencies will be represented. The memorial ceremony will include the posting of the colors and a 21 gun salute. Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Golick will provide an address to those assembled. A Portland Police Highland Guard Bagpiper will perform. The ceremony is expected to be completed near the noon hour.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund - Respect Honor Remember http://nleomf.com/ On average, one law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty somewhere in the United States every 57 hours. Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, more than 19,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.
TONY VIAN RADULESCU
End of Watch: February 23, 2012
Washington State Patrol Trooper
Commander Rusty Warren, 360 397-2303
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