Photos: Fallen law enforcement officers mourned, remembered during Police Week
A full calendar of events were held from May 11-17; here are scenes from this year's commemorative events
By Police1 Staff
This year, more than 20,000 people gathered at the National Mall during the 34th Candlelight Vigil – marking the largest event held in person in three years. During the annual Police Week ceremony, law enforcement officers, family members of the fallen and supporters from across the country mourned and honored the 619 officers who were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall.
A full calendar of events were also held throughout the week from May 11-17, including the National Police K-9 Memorial Service, Police Unity Tour and National Peace Officers Memorial Service. Below are scenes from last week's commemorative events. If you have any photos or videos from Police Week, email us at editor@police1.com and we will add them to our roundup.
This afternoon, @NPK9Foundation, FOP DC Lodge #1, Courageous Tails, and @Unitedforblue co-hosted the Annual K9 Memorial Service.
— National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) May 11, 2022
The service included a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9s. Watch here: https://t.co/9OrEhEUi1Z#PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/hqwFvbW1Dc
Come join us next Wednesday to honor the fallen K9 officers from 2019, 2020, and 2021. The event will be held at 1 P.M. at the @NLEOMF seal located at 450 F Street NW in Washington DC. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/cf6TOthdnw
— National Police Dog Foundation (@NPK9Foundation) May 5, 2022
Why participate in the #PoliceUnityTour ……
— BeyondBagelzz (@Bagelzzzz) May 10, 2022
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Every year, thousands of people bike from cities throughout the country to Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. #FBIWFO personnel gathered at the @NLEOMF today to welcome the cyclists. #PoliceWeek2022 #PoliceUnityTour pic.twitter.com/jTLYYLU8Mk
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) May 12, 2022
Along the #PoliceUnityTour to the nation’s Capitol, our motorcyclists (along with hundreds from around the country) led over 75 escorts to 225 different hotels in the DC and Virginia area for the families of the fallen & the bikers who are riding for them. #NationalPoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/tmozcjBgmI
— Johnson Co KS Sheriff (@JOCOSHERIFF) May 16, 2022
Moment of the week - when Ellen & I watched our daughter Lisa cross the finish line for the Police Unity Tour in DC. The tour raises awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who died in the line of duty #policeunitytour #proudparents pic.twitter.com/PZYmEi4KhI
— Senator Bob Smith (@D17Senator) May 14, 2022
Early this morning, UCF police officers kicked off the #PoliceUnityTour, a four-day, 280-mile bicycle ride from Virginia to Washington D.C. The ride is held annually to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty and concludes at the National Law Enforcement Memorial. pic.twitter.com/nXvEgBCrdk
— UCF Police Dept. (@UCFPolice) May 10, 2022
On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony is an opportunity to offer a floral tribute — signifying the beauty and the brevity of life.#PoliceWeek #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/zG1PDKRr8c
— National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) May 15, 2022
Eileen Rafferty rides for her husband, Detective Patrick Rafferty.
— Detectives' Endowment Association (@NYCPDDEA) May 12, 2022
Lisa Tuozzolo rides for her husband, Sergeant Paul Tuozzolo.
As they arrive at the @NLEOMF in Washington D.C., we all renew our vow to #NeverForget our fallen heroes — during #PoliceWeek & every day. #UnityTour pic.twitter.com/5YePoBXdeM
We are honored to welcome the riders of the #PoliceUnityTour to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
— National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) May 12, 2022
Join us live ➡️ https://t.co/5Sf1puxDLv#PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/oEobJALNhw
National #PoliceWeek continues in Philly. Yesterday, we greeted hundreds of riders from the #PoliceUnityTour as they passed through our city on the way to the @NLEOMF in DC. They stopped at 13/Locust to lay a wreath in honor of fallen @PhillyPolice officer Danny Faulkner. And... pic.twitter.com/toleQxiK6a
— Danielle M. Outlaw (@PPDCommish) May 12, 2022
The #PoliceUnityTour started in NYC on Monday and will finish in Washington D.C. later today. Hundreds rode in honor of those heroes lost in the line of duty to #neverforget their sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/mU3UThc9IG
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) May 12, 2022
Yesterday we joined our law enforcement partners from across the country at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to honor and remember the #lawenforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/uCBgF5BYrL
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) May 16, 2022
He didn’t want his name on this wall, but so long as there is a United States of America his name will remain a part of the brave men and women charged with protecting freedom, property, and the constitution. Thank you Jerad Lindsey. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/IjClFPefmS
— Tulsa Police Department Chief Franklin (@TPD_Franklin) May 13, 2022
As a former chief of police, my prayers are with my brothers and sisters in blue as we today honor all who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Today I joined @GLFOP in celebration and remembrance of these heroes. #NationalPoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/UWp9LUlNYU
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) May 15, 2022
The names of more than 22,000 fallen heroes are etched on the @NLEOMF Wall in our nation’s capital. Though hearts remain broken from the losses — the bonds created through our solemn vow to #NeverForget are stronger than ever. pic.twitter.com/7jTvlFs44h
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) May 15, 2022
The family of fallen #ChicagoPolice Officer Ella French is welcomed by our CPD Honor Guard upon their arrival for the start of #PoliceWeek in Washington D.C. pic.twitter.com/AUIqS24RJU
— Tom Ahern (@TomAhernCPD) May 12, 2022
Today, the mother of fallen #ChicagoPolice Officer #EllaFrench laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at @ArlingtonNatl Cemetery during a beautiful and solemn ceremony remembering her daughter’s bravery and sacrifice to our city. #NeverForget #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/Pc6yzQhwPO
— Tom Ahern (@TomAhernCPD) May 17, 2022
Last night the National Mall was lit by candlelight as law enforcement officers, survivors, and supporters gathered to honor and remember the 619 fallen heroes being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/92WGEK3mHM
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) May 14, 2022
We were honored to have had @SXMTheHighway host, @stormewarren at last night's Candlelight Vigil. He read the names of fallen heroes from the state of OR and his native state of OK.
— National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) May 14, 2022
Moments before the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, we had the chance to catch up.#PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/uPO1qByiWh
Last night we joined our law enforcement family from across the country to honor and remember our nation’s fallen #LawEnforcement heroes at the #PoliceWeek Candlelight vigil. pic.twitter.com/JudZchrtQX
— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) May 14, 2022
At tonight’s @NLEOMF 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil. This year, 619 new names of fallen L.E.O were engraved on the walls of the National L.E.O Memorial in Washington, DC - including 33 of our #NYPD fallen heroes. We honor and remember these brave heroes. We will #NeverForget. pic.twitter.com/DHoSHPO5U6
— NYPD Ceremonial Unit (@NYPDCeremonial) May 14, 2022
An amazing sense of pride at the @NLEOMF Vigil as NYPD Detective Lauren Leggio sings the National Anthem in the glow of candlelight honoring our fallen law enforcement heroes. We will #NeverForget. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/yYSmFDcVVP
— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) May 14, 2022
Stephen Boyer, The Executive Assistant Commissioner of AMO, renders a solemn salute in honor of those officers and agents who died in the line of duty at this year’s Wreath Laying Ceremony on May 12. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/knFoFtVOlm
— CBP AMO (@CBPAMO) May 17, 2022
.@NLEOMF held a Candlelight Vigil Friday night to honor those who died in the line of duty. Thank you for honoring @CBP’s fallen officers and agents. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/ttUJng9z6A
— CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus (@CBPChrisMagnus) May 16, 2022
On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. #PoliceWeek
— USDA Forest Service (@forestservice) May 15, 2022
📷 U.S. Department of the Interior pic.twitter.com/TrCEQyKq0F
Our Honor Guard in Washington D.C. this morning paying their final respects to all of the fallen officers across the country. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/wk8fUcIbw5
— Cook County Sheriff's Office (@CCSOPIO) May 16, 2022
We continue to observe National Police Week and pay tribute to all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This week we light our building blue in honor of all who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and for all who continue to serve. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/zq1x0LBaku
— Grapevine Police (@GrapevinePolice) May 17, 2022
As the country marks National #PoliceWeek, #FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed his gratitude to law enforcement officers nationwide and voiced his concern over the growing dangers faced by those who work to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/lffYj9wTum pic.twitter.com/4UeZbddqQR
— FBI (@FBI) May 12, 2022
In celebration of National #PoliceWeek, #FootballUNITES visited @MGPDFL to distribute gifts & lunch from @CityofMiaGarden restaurant Adam's Catering. #HuddlefortheHolidays x @TruistNews pic.twitter.com/d96KdnDjDN
— Miami Dolphins Foundation & Community Relations (@FinsOffTheField) May 17, 2022
My sister worked in law enforcement for 10 years & like so many families, we worried any given day could be her last. We honor our law enforcement & those who have died or been disabled in the line of duty, sacrificing to serve and protect us all. #neverforget #policeweek pic.twitter.com/1pxdBIYkDP
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) May 15, 2022
Live now: The President and First Lady attend the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021. https://t.co/dTNAcXUCS1
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 15, 2022
We’re spending the day at the 41st National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the US Capitol.
— Stone Freeman (@TheStoneFreeman) May 15, 2022
Lt. Russell K. Freeman’s name will be read as the only line of duty death from the great state of Rhode Island at this year’s service. 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/W7vHCLaQms
Representatives from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office attended the 41st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to honor the officers who recently made the ultimate sacrifice, paying tribute to all of the fallen. pic.twitter.com/RdtV0H8Tti
— Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (@mcsoaz) May 16, 2022
Happening Now: Chief @TroyFinner, Command Staff, Honor Guard, and friends of fallen Officers Wilbanks and Jeffrey honor their sacrifice at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service outside our nation’s Capitol. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/JY7MFnDsFu
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 15, 2022
#NationalPoliceWeek
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) May 15, 2022
Today is the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service at the #USCapitol. To honor this important event, I would like to recognize the Tucson Sector agents who lost their lives in the line of duty. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/0FYnSWL1gV
From yesterday’s 41st Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the United States Capitol. #PoliceWeek #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/TkAENFOYht
— Chicago Police (@Chicago_Police) May 16, 2022
The view from the 41st Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on the lawn of the US Capitol. pic.twitter.com/Ejjwh6iiit
— Tim McKenna (@bpdpatrol_145) May 15, 2022
The sun set on the memorial this Sunday, and honor guards from across the US stood watch over the @GLFOP wreaths.
— National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) May 18, 2022
All fallen LEO heroes will forever be remembered by loved ones, fellow officers, and the Memorial.
Thank you to @Verizon for supporting this meaningful tradition. pic.twitter.com/mC2vXZxBpP
