Community gathered to remember law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives

Published May 16, 2022 7:17 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Local law enforcement came together Sunday night all to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

A memorial was held at the Fallen Officer Monument inside the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex.

The event serves as a time to remember those who were killed in the line of duty.

Just about all local law enforcement attended, including the Yuma, Somerton, and San Luis Police Departments, along with Border Patrol, and the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.

Even California agencies that serve Winterhaven were in attendance like California Highway Patrol and the Imperial County Sheriff's Department.

In addition to different speakers, the event also included a color presentation and a 21-gun salute.

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April Hettinger

April was born and raised in San Diego where she loved the beach town and her two dogs, Lexi and Malibu. She decided to trade the beach for the snow and advanced her education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

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