Pueblo law enforcement remembering families of fallen officers during the holidays
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)- With preparations for Christmas in full swing, the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) wants to remind the public to remember the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the community.
PCSO Sheriff Lucero, Pueblo PD Chief Noeller, and the Pueblo Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Foundation are stressing that the holidays are a trying time for those grieving the loss of loved ones, including peace officers who died in the line of duty.
“These families suffer every day and it’s especially painful during the holidays when they have that empty chair at the table,” said Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero. “This holiday season, we want to remember the families and the colleagues of these dedicated law enforcement officers who made ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives in the protection of our community.”
“It is important during this holiday season for us to remember our law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate price to keep all of us safe. I know how strongly our community supports our officers and ask them to join us in remembering those families who will be without their loved ones during this time,” said Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller.
The Pueblo Fallen Peace Officer Memorial Foundation was founded in 2022 with the goal of honoring and remembering local law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The goal of the foundation is to build a memorial on the Pueblo Riverwalk that will allow the families of the fallen and the community a place to remember, reflect, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The foundation is currently raising money to erect a memorial on the Pueblo Riverwalk. So far, the foundation has raised almost $49,000 for the memorial that will honor and memorialize local fallen officers. The cost of the project is $390,000.
