Governor Hochul Honors 55 Police Officers Who Sacrificed Their Lives

Governor Kathy Hochul today honored the lives of 55 police officers from eight police departments who were remembered at the New York State Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Ceremony in Albany. The officers’ names have been added to the Memorial’s black granite wall, which now includes the names of 1,772 men and women from 150 police departments and sheriffs’ offices across the state and six federal agencies who sacrificed their lives in service for New Yorkers. Governor Hochul also issued a proclamation declaring May 9 as Police Memorial Day and directed state landmarks to be illuminated blue to recognize the sacrifice of the officers whose names are included on the memorial and to recognize the service of all police officers across the state.

“Every day, the selfless men and women in police departments across the state put their lives on the line to protect us, knowing they may not make it home,” Governor Hochul said. “Today, we honor these 55 police officers, and we join their loved ones in remembering their unwavering commitment and dedication to our safety.”

“Today we honor and remember police officers from across New York State who paid the ultimate price to keep us safe,” said Lieutenant Governor Delgado. “May we never forget their bravery and courage. May we never forget the sacrifice they made to protect us all.”

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Source: The Office of the Governor