(14 May 2024)
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Washington – 13 May 2024
1. Med of US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Alejandro Mayorkas, US Homeland Security Secretary:
"Tonight, we are gathered to remember 282 such individuals, men and women who serve their communities and our nation and who gave to the cause of our safety and security the last full measure of their devotion. Their names are now forever etched among the 24,067 heroes who make up the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. We remember them all and we honor them all. They represent the very best of America. These officers and agents investigated heinous crimes and pursued the perpetrators. They safeguarded our lives, our property and our values. They help people get through a moment of crisis. They kept guns and drugs off our streets. They protected our schools and houses of worship. They brought comfort and calm to their neighbors and pride to their families and friends. All this and so much more. Their service will not be forgotten even long after this candlelight vigil ends because their contributions to our country endure."
3. Wide of National Law Enforcement Officers vigil
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Alejandro Mayorkas, US Homeland Security Secretary:
"To the families and loved ones of the fallen with us tonight, we offer you our deepest sympathy, appreciation and respect. No one serves alone and we are indebted to you for the sacrifices you have made in the service of the American people and our way of life. To the law enforcement officers here this evening, thank you for continuing to carry forward the mission. Our nation’s fallen so nobly advanced. Thank you for always answering the call to serve. And for doing so with great integrity, skill and pride. We are all safer, stronger and better because of you. To all of you who came out to honor and remember the fallen. Thank you for bringing our country together tonight, united in our reverence for the men and women of law enforcement who sacrificed so much on our behalf."
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STORYLINE:
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund held its 36th annual candlelight vigil to "honor the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice" on Monday.
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas attended the event to show sympathy, appreciation and respect to the fallen U.S. officers.
"To all of you who came out to honor and remember the fallen. Thank you for bringing our country together tonight, united in our reverence for the men and women of law enforcement who sacrificed so much on our behalf," said Mayorkas.
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