For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Who: Chief Marcus G. Jones
Assistant Chief Willie Parker-Loan
Assistant Chief Darren Francke
Chief Administrative Officer, Rich Madaleno
Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson
What: Candlelight Vigil and Fallen Heroes Memorial Service
When: Montgomery County Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 8 p.m.
Fallen Heroes Memorial Service
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Montgomery County Public Safety Memorial
100 Edison Park Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
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In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. During Police Week, law enforcement officers and survivors from around the world come to Washington, D.C., to participate in events that honor fallen officers.
Throughout this month, the Montgomery County Police Department will remember and honor our fallen officers, beginning with a vigil and memorial service at the Public Safety Headquarters.
On Tuesday, May 7, beginning at 10 a.m. Montgomery County public safety employees both current and past, are participating in a 24-hour vigil at the Montgomery County Public Safety Memorial on the grounds of the Public Safety Headquarters in Gaithersburg. During the 24-hour time period, personnel will take turns standing watch at the Memorial as a way to honor the fallen. This vigil will lead up to the Montgomery County Fallen Heroes Memorial Service held on Wednesday, May 8.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, the Montgomery County Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Montgomery County Division will honor our fallen heroes at the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial Service.
Media and Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Montgomery County Police Department
Policer Officer III Kyle D. Olinger- April 18, 2019
Police Officer III Noah A. Leotta – December 10, 2015
Police Officer III William D. Talbert – January 27, 2012
Sergeant Hector I. Ayala – April 4, 2010
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Police Officer III Luke T. Hoffman – April 25, 2007
Captain Joseph A. Mattingly, Jr. – September 13, 2003
Police Officer III James E. Walch – January 25, 1994
Police Officer III Mark M. Filer – August 24, 1993
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K9 Blitz – March 8, 1985
Police Officer III Philip C. Metz – March 27, 1981
Corporal John M. Frontczak – March 29, 1976
Captain James E. Daly, Jr. – March 28, 1976
Private William P. Conboy, Jr. – December 29, 1973
Lieutenant Donald A. Robertson – March 9, 1972
Lieutenant William H. Jessie – December 30, 1964
Private Robert W. McAllister – November 23, 1952
Private David G. Bisset – October 1, 1952
Patrolman James E. Shoemaker – February 4, 1938
Patrolman Webb S. Hersperger – June 18, 1933
Patrolman Joseph A. Case – December 17, 1928
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Captain James T. Hall – October 26, 1971
Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Montgomery County Division
Officer Kristin M. Pataki – May 4, 2002
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Release ID: 24-193
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For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail_Pol.aspx?Item_ID=45209