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Fallen Las Vegas Rescuer Laid To Rest

Dozens of police vehicles escorted the body of Las Vegas Metro Police Officer David Vanbuskirk to a Henderson church Monday to eulogize the fallen officer.

July 28, 2013

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Texas SWAT Sgt. Remembered As Loving Father

Hood County (Texas) Sheriff's Sgt. Lance McLean's empathy, willingness to help and his mischievous sense of humor were remembered Tuesday as hundreds of people—including officers from around the state—filled Hico Tiger Stadium to pay their respects.

July 2, 2013

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Bardstown Police Memorial

Hundreds of law enforcement officers paid their respects to fallen Bardstown (Ky.) Police Officer Jason Ellis on May 30 during a memorial service. Officer Ellis' K-9, Figo, also paid his respects, keeping a vigil and resting his paw on the officer's casket. Read the full story here. Photos by Wales Hunter.

June 7, 2013

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Ky. K-9 Pays Respects To Fallen Handler

Bardstown (Ky.) Police Officer Jason Ellis was laid to rest Thursday after a funeral service that drew hundreds of law enforcement officers from surrounding states.

June 2, 2013

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Police Week 2013: Candlelight Vigil

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's 2013 Candlelight Vigil on Monday evening celebrated fallen officers. This year, 321 officers' names were added to the memorial from 2012 to as far back as 1814. Read our coverage of the vigil here.

May 14, 2013

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Police Week Candlelight Vigil Honors 321 Fallen Officers

Last year’s total of 120 officers killed in the line of duty was a significant reduction from the 169 killed in 2011 and the lowest number since 1959. All of the speakers at this year’s vigil praised this trend as a move in the right direction and focused on the need to further reduce line-of-duty deaths.

May 13, 2013

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NLEOMF Begins Engraving 2013 Officer Names

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has begun engraving the names of 321 fallen law enforcement officers who will be honored as part of National Police Week next week.

May 7, 2013

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Thousands Pay Respect To Slain MIT Officer

Thousands of students and law enforcement officers from across the country have packed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus to honor fallen MIT Police Officer Sean Collier who was remembered as a joy-filled, caring and compassionate man who believed kindness could change society.

April 23, 2013

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W.Va. Sheriff Laid To Rest

Mingo County (W.Va.) Sheriff Eugene Crum was remembered in a Sunday memorial service as a tireless drug fighter whose loss has left a community devastated.

April 7, 2013

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Thousands Remember Slain Va. Trooper

Thousands of well-wishers attended the Tuesday memorial service for a fallen Virginia State Police trooper who was remembered as a dedicated public servant.

March 12, 2013

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Santa Cruz Police Memorial

Thousands of well-wishers gathered to honor fallen Santa Cruz (Calif.) Police officers Sgt. Butch Baker and Det. Elizabeth Butler. KRON posted a video of final remarks and the exit procession. Read the full story here.

March 10, 2013

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Video: Slain Santa Cruz Cops Remembered

Speaking to an audience of thousands at the memorial for two fallen Santa Cruz (Calif.) Police officers, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta spoke of their selfless sacrifice and the fabric of the community of the Central Coast.

March 8, 2013