State Senator Sue Rezin | Illinois General Assembly
State Senator Sue Rezin | Illinois General Assembly
Officers who gave their lives in the line of duty were honored at the annual Police Officer Memorial Ceremony on May 2nd at the State Capitol complex in Springfield.
Joined by their loved ones and colleagues from various law enforcement agencies statewide, attendees gathered to recognize the sacrifices made by those who serve and protect and pay tribute to fallen heroes killed in the line of duty.
"It's important that we remember the sacrifice these officers have made to keep our communities safe," expressed an unknown attendee.
This year’s honorees include Chicago Police Officer Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso, Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Makayla Preston, Cicero Police Officer John Francis Kane, Montgomery County Sheriff Ray Boston, Sangamon County Deputy Sheriff Andrew H. Sloan, and Chicago Police Detective Todd C. Gillerlain.
"We will never forget their bravery and dedication to serving and protecting the people of Illinois," another unknown attendee remarked.
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