Every year we attend the police memorial in honor of the fallen officers for Delaware... My Dad is the only who died in the line of duty... (thankfully only 1.. I hope it stays that way...I hope no other family goes through that loss)
This years Memorial actually was a 2 part ... We had the yearly memorial today at NCCPD and Legislative hall
We also had a dedication on Monday... A wall was built in honor of the 36 Delaware officers who died while on duty.... It was a beautiful ceremony, very moving. We began with a reception at the Governors home with he and his wonderful wife. Below is a picture of my Aunt Liz, Uncle Michael and myself with Carla Markell, the Governor's wife.
We were also joined by Vice President Biden. My 8 year old niece and he talked for an extended period of time... My niece had met his dog Champ while Champ was being trained... she had the Vice President captivated... as she does everyone she comes in contact with; she is such an amazing little girl.
Although the moment was very somber he was so good about bringing out the happy memories as well... we laughed and we cried... He was very kind and very caring to my family... I love this picture of he and my Mom
The ceremony Monday night was beautiful... Heather, Miss Delaware 2009 sang the National Anthem and when she was done, you could see that every single person in attendance was moved by her singing abilities.. she was amazing!
and then there was the wall... very beautiful... It is engraved with the names of all those in Delaware Law Enforcement who died while on their shift... If you can not view the names at the size they are on this post... please click on the individual picture to make it larger.
There are 36 officers; beginning with Officer John F Baylis: Wilmington Police Department 09-09-1863 and ends with Patrolman Chad E Spicer: Georgetown Police Department 09-01-2009... and every day I pray that we will not be adding another name; although sadly, I am aware it is unrealistic...
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