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Yesterday, our community and law enforcement family came together at Esplanade Park to honor the bravery and ultimate sacrifice of the 13 valiant officers of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. The annual memorial service was a somber yet profound tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
As each officer's name was solemnly called, a rose was placed atop a wreath, symbolizing our enduring respect and remembrance. These moments remind us of the deep personal losses behind each name:
𝑹. 𝑫𝒘𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏 - April 5, 1947
𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑬. 𝑲𝒊𝒓𝒃𝒚, 𝑱𝒓. - October 9, 1968
𝑫. 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒍𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒐𝒇𝒇 - July 21, 1974
𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑱. 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 - November 12, 1977
𝑱𝒐𝒉𝒏 𝑪. 𝑨𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 - August 3, 1981
𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒉 𝑷𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒏 - August 3, 1981
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑬. 𝑩𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒆 - August 24, 1983
𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑨. 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍𝒐 - May 25, 1989
𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑳. 𝑬𝒅𝒅𝒚, 𝑱𝒓. - May 25, 1989
𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅 𝑳. 𝑩𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 - December 29, 1994
𝑩𝒓𝒚𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑯. 𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒚 - January 6, 1996
𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑨. 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒛 - October 8, 2005
𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒓 𝑩. 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒕 - August 14, 2021
These officers, who span generations, each left a legacy of valor, having dedicated their lives to the safety and protection of our community. They remind us of the profound connection between the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and the community it serves.
We cherish their heroism and selflessness, as their memories continue to inspire and guide us. As we reflect on their sacrifices, let us all carry forward their spirit of service, ensuring their legacies are not forgotten.
Visit our photo album for more from the ceremony: View Album
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