AKRON — Akron police and community members came together late Wednesday morning to remember and honor fallen officers within the department.
More than a hundred guests, including dozens of Akron police officers, attended the memorial to honor 26 fallen officers at the Akron FOP lodge.
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“During the darkest days, these officers pay the ultimate price,” Mayor Dan Horrigan said.
Akron police chief Ken Ball read a letter from a young child thanking those in blue for their sacrifice.
As their names were read, roses were placed on a wreath to honor each of the 26 fallen Akron police officers.
Last week, 12 new officers were sworn into the department including a Bhutanese refugee, the first to become and Akron police officer.
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