PHOTO: Law enforcement from across the state come to Austin, honor fallen
The ceremony honored more than 40 fallen law enforcement officers from local, state and federal agencies across Texas. Families of those lost were in attendance, and the names of the honorees were added to the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial, housed on the grounds of the Capitol. Gov. Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the ceremony and presented Texas Medals of Honor to members of each of the officers’ families.
(Left) Officers walk toward the Capitol during a procession before the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Saturday.
A child in a first responder t-shirt smiles as Texas law enforcement officers walk during a procession before the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Saturday.
Officers from departments and agencies across the state walk in honor of fallen law enforcement personnel during a procession before the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Saturday.
Two Austin Police officers in honor guard uniforms block traffic at the intersection of Congress Avenue and E 11th Street during a procession before the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Saturday.
