-Mayor Levar Stoney, Chief of Police Gather with Families for Ceremonial Tribute-
The City of Richmond Police Department will honor and memorialize police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and will pay tribute to departed members of the RPD family from 1869 to 2021 during the annual RPD Memorial Service on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Richmond Police Training Academy, 1202 W. Graham Road.
In recognition of National Police Week, the Department pauses to honor and recognize the fallen officers in a ceremony to include family of the officers, the traditional presentation of colors, roll call of fallen officers, the ceremonial placement of the wreath followed by the rifle volley and taps. National Police Week is a time-honored tradition for Americans to recognize and honor the accomplishments of law enforcement officers across the country.
“It’s important that we as a community and a department dedicate time to reflect on the tremendous personal sacrifice made by officers and their families every day to keep our communities safe,” said Police Chief Gerald M. Smith. “We stand in unity with the families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty and we honor their legacy that lives on today.”
Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney will issue a proclamation at Thursday’s memorial service commemorating the week as Richmond Police Week honoring officers’ dedication and patriotic service community wide.
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opportunities:
- Ceremonial presentation/roll call
- Mayor Stoney proclamation presentation
- Family interviews
- Wreath memorial
