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* Ben Szalinski of the State Journal-Register…

After a difficult year for Illinois police, officers from around the state gathered at the Illinois Police Officers Memorial outside the state Capitol on Thursday to remember those who died in the line of duty.

Sixteen Illinois officers were killed in the line of duty between 2019 and 2020. COVID-19 killed several of those officers in 2020. In 2019, multiple officers were killed in traffic accidents or by gunfire. Six other officers who lost their lives in previous years also were honored. […]

This was the first time the ceremony was held at the memorial since it was renovated. In addition to a statue with the names of Illinois’ line of duty deaths surrounding it, a wall with various inscriptions and a thin blue line on the ground was added. The memorial ceremony has been annually since the early 1990s. […]

Sheriff’s departments, suburban Chicago police departments, the Chicago Police Department and Illinois State Police were among the departments in attendance. The day began with a memorial service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, followed by a procession of the officers in their cars to the Capitol.

* Rep. Morrison put together a moving video…

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 6, 21 @ 4:51 pm

Comments

The sacrifice of our Law Enforcement officers is tremendous. In a year when their actions are under heavy scrutiny, it is good to see them come together. We must always remember, 99% of them represent some of the best Illinois has to offer.

Comment by The Fellow Edgar Thursday, May 6, 21 @ 5:21 pm
Excellent video and great thanks to police officers for their service. Who among us are willing to confront armed suspects and be a trigger pull between life and death on a daily basis? Not me. Thanks again to law enforcement.

Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, May 6, 21 @ 5:44 pm
It’s important to remember the families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and to recognize those who have fallen.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, May 6, 21 @ 7:05 pm

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