Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosts annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector hosted its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, honoring officers and agents who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving their country and community.
The ceremony brought together members of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, along with community members and families, to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Chief Steve Suho said the memorial service is an important reminder of the strong partnerships among law enforcement agencies and the need to support one another.
"The partnerships we have with all law enforcement agencies have been great," Suho said. "It's critical that we come to these memorial services to support our fellow officers and agents. It’s important that we take care of each other and support each other."
Suho said the service also serves as a way to ensure fallen officers and agents are never forgotten.
"As our lives go on, we get busy and things sometimes get pushed to the back of our minds," Suho said. "These memorial services bring those who gave their lives serving others back to the forefront, even if only for a brief moment."
The annual memorial service honored those who risked their lives to protect the border and keep communities safe.
Chief Dustin Caudle said the week serves as a time for the nation to remember those who died in service.
"This week, our nation honors personnel who gave their lives in service to our country," Caudle said.
The ceremony represented both a day of mourning and a day of unity, bringing the community together to pay respect to fallen officers and agents.
"Their legacy demands that we be our best, not only as a tribute to their lives, but to be worthy of their sacrifice," Caudle said.
According to Yuma Sector Border Patrol officials, those honored during the memorial service were remembered for their courage, compassion and commitment to protecting others.
"Each lived a life of courage, compassion and commitment," Caudle said. "Each took an oath to protect the Constitution and serve a mission greater than themselves."
Officials said ceremonies like the annual memorial service help keep the memories of fallen officers and agents alive while reminding the community of the sacrifices made in the line of duty.
