Law enforcement to honor brave men and women at ‘Fallen Officer Memorial Service’
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) and the Pueblo Sheriff's Office (PSO) are teaming up to host a memorial service on Tuesday to honor the brave men and women that have lost their lives in the line of duty. The service is called, the 'Fallen Officer Memorial Service.'
The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. at The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk near Alan Hamel Avenue.
The police department and sheriff's office will recognize names of the fallen officers by their respective organization in honor of National Police week.
Police say Medal of Honor recipient and fellow Puebloan, Drew Dix will be the primary speaker at the ceremony. Honor guard members will be providing a volley salute during the closing.
Plans for the future Fallen Officer Memorial Wall will be unveiled by representatives from the Pueblo Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Foundation. Names will be engraved to recognize fallen officers. The community and visitors will be able to view and pay tribute to these individuals when available.
