DALLAS (KRLD) - Members of the Dallas Police Department gathered at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center today to honor officers who have died in the line of duty. Two officers were killed on the job last year, bringing the total number of officers who have died in the line of duty in the history of DPD to 86.
21 Gun Salute, Taps and Amazing Grace #PoliceMemorial2019 #SunshineorRain #WeHonorOurSistersAndBrothersInBlue pic.twitter.com/XShN3t1SuP
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 8, 2019
"Today, we gather to remember those who laid down their lives for the community they swore to protect and serve," said Police Chief Renee Hall. "Today, we celebrate their lives and honor their legacy. We are here to remember 86 men and women of the Dallas Police Department who are forever bound together by an unbreakable bond of valor."
Officer Rogelio Santander was shot and killed while trying to arrest a shoplifting suspect at a Home Depot in April of 2018. Senior Corporal Jamie Givens was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while on traffic duty for a funeral procession in July of 2018.
We salute our officers their sacrifice! #PoliceMemorial2019 #WeWillNeverForget pic.twitter.com/vYYa9EAOcs
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 8, 2019"These tragedies and the 84 others this department has suffered dating back to 1892 illustrate the many different ways that our police officers put themselves in the eyes of danger," said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. "They do it to protect us. They do it to honor their brothers and sisters in blue. they do it because they are men and women with servant hearts. Without them, we would not have this beautiful city."
The Dallas Police Memorial has just started. #PoliceMemorial2019 pic.twitter.com/dB95Xi8SRD
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) May 8, 2019Today's service also included a performance by the Dallas Police Choir, a 21-gun salute, Taps, and the reading of the "Roll Call of Honor".
