May 03, 2008
On Tuesday, May 13, 2008, public safety officers from several jurisdictions in DuPage County came together to honor law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. A Peace Officers' Memorial Service was held at the Naperville Police Department and hosted by the NPD, the Naperville Police Association of Chaplains and the DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association. The event featured a multi-jurisdictional honor guard, prayer and scripture readings, a presentation of the wreath, a moment of silence and a rifle volley. Mayor A. George Pradel and several Naperville council members attended.
Mayor A. George Pradel provides welcoming remarks.
Police Chief David Dial welcomes people to the ceremony.
Various members of the DuPage County Law Enforcement agencies, their families and friends were present at the Memorial Service.
An honor guard salutes prior to the raising of the American flag.
A multi-jurisdictional honor guard raises the American flag.
Among the attendees, Chief Dial and Mayor Pradel participate in the National Anthem.
A multi-jurisdictional honor guard salutes after raising the American flag.
The honor guard lays a wreath underneath the names of the 15 fallen DuPage County police officers.
A rifle volley by officers from the Carol Stream Police Department and the DuPage County Forest Preserve.
The audience salutes during the playing of taps by Erik Horne of Neuqua Valley High School.
List of the 15 Fallen DuPage County Officers from October 23, 1918, through April 20, 1992.
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