Photos From the Police Week 2010's Candlelight Vigil

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The names of 324 law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and died in the line of duty were dedicated at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC Thursday evening.

The names of those officers killed were read by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., Jennifer Thacker, national president of the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) as well as other notable figures.

Of these officers dedicated, 116 died in 2009, the lowest number of fatalities since 1959.

PoliceLink attended the vigil and were able to capture just a small part of this solemn occasion.

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TeaParty2012

over 3 years ago

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Too bad Attry General Holder and Secretary Napolitano was there. Palin 2012
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

I also attended the Candlelight Vigil this year and was blown away. I had tears in my eyes and had goosebumps. I hope my Agency sends me again next year. I will keep all of the officers that are on the wall and their families in my prayers. God Bless everyone who payed the ultimate sacrifice doing what they loved and keeping the streets safe for the rest of us.
bobby29

over 3 years ago

44 Comments

That was an amazing sight to see in person. Every office should attend this. Brought tears to my eyes
thepatchcollector

over 3 years ago

178 Comments

I was also at Police Week as well. This was my first year, and you better believe, I will be back next year, and the next year, and the next...
exploringsbpd

over 3 years ago

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police officers' prayer

when i start my tour of duty, God, wherever crime may be, as I patrol the darkened streets alone, let me be close to thee. Please give me understanding with both the young and the old. Let me listen with attention until their story is told. Let me never make a judgment in a rash or callous way, but let me hold my patience and let each man have his say. Lord, if some dark dreary night, I must give my life, Lord, with your everlasting love, protect my children and my wife
LC44_DEPUTY

over 3 years ago

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I was there and it was a breath taking... Detective Rickie Allen Pearson and all our brothers who lay with you will never be forgotten*
VIPOR1

over 3 years ago

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WE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN.... MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU! AN LAY HIS HEALING HANDS ON YOUR FAMILIES..... FOR THOSE OFFICERS KILLED IN PHILADELPHIA AND AROUND THE NATION.
IN JESUS NAME, "AMEN".
DALLASCRANE

over 3 years ago

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All the darkness cannot overcome the light of one small candle. I am honored to have been there for for the 2010 ceremony, standing next to the wall carving for our Dallas Police Officer who was killed January 6, 2009.
pudhcat

over 3 years ago

2522 Comments

great pictures!
fernandez

over 3 years ago

144 Comments

R.I.P
Jtccss3

over 3 years ago

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The policeman stood and faced his God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining.

Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,

"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,

Because those of us who carry badges

can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,

and at times my talk was rough,

and sometimes I've been violent,

Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,

That wasn't mine to keep....

Though I worked a lot of overtime

When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook with fear.

And sometimes, God forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place

Among the people here.

They never wanted me around

Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne

Where the saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly,

For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,

You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in hell."

Poem Called: The Final Inpection (Leo Style).
disposable_her0

over 3 years ago

172 Comments

Rest in peace brothers and sisters
C_O_D_33

over 3 years ago

30 Comments

Good bless all the Brothers and Sisters who sacrificed their lives in the line of Duty. We have to thank all of the officers who helped put this event together. Wish I could have been there. Maybe next year.
tiggress

over 3 years ago

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This cop was very good man all together in one he will be missed teriabley by all the new recriutes for the acadamy, that will be me in about 2/1/2 yrs.
jlbrock143

over 3 years ago

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Rest in peace to all my brothers and sisters...