US EditionFayette County Honors Fallen Officers
- Law enforcement personnel from across Berrien County came together in St. Joseph on Thursday to participate in the yearly memorial ceremony honoring officers who have died in the line of duty.
- This event occurs annually to remember officers who died in the line of duty, including the last two lost in a 2016 courthouse shooting.
- The ceremony included reading the names of 23 officers, a 21-gun salute, a color guard presentation, and flower laying by families and officers.
- Keynote speaker Phil McDonald expressed deep gratitude for the bravery and dedication of the men and women who risked everything in service to protect and support the community.
- The memorial emphasizes that those lost will never be forgotten and reminds the community to see beyond the uniform to the person serving.
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Fayette County honors fallen officers
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