05/16/2026
Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty. This is personal for us as we have lost friends in the line of duty.
They stood in the gap when others ran from danger. They answered calls that most would never dare to face. Behind every badge was a person—a son, a daughter, a parent, a friend—who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.
We remember them not just for how they died, but for how they lived: with courage, commitment, and a willingness to serve something greater than themselves.
May we never forget their sacrifice. May we carry their legacy forward with honor.
