Carla Clark | For The Republic A color guard comprised of members of the Columbus Police Department and Bartholomew Sheriff’s Department presents the colors during a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
In commemoration of National Police Week, a memorial to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty was held Friday morning at the Public Safety Plaza near Second Street and Jackson Street in downtown Columbus.
During the 30-minute ceremony, officers honored the 617 police officers and 21 police canines who died in the line of duty in 2021.
This year’s event featured area law enforcement honor guards, bagpipers, a “21-gun” salute and the playing of Taps.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sgt.Julie Quesenberry, Columbus Police Department, reads the names of fallen officers during a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic People attend a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022
Carla Clark | For The Republic Officers and the public attend a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Sgt.Julie Quesenberry, Columbus Police Department, reads the names of fallen officers during a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Mayor Jim Lienhoop speaks during a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic Pastor John Bundick, Columbus Police Department chaplain, gives the opening prayer during a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
Carla Clark | For The Republic A color guard comprised of members of the Columbus Police Department and Bartholomew Sheriff’s Department presents the colors during a memorial service for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty at Public Safety Plaza in Columbus, Ind., Friday, May 20, 2022.
