On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the Dallas Police Department will hold its annual service for Police Memorial Day. This event recognizes Dallas Police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Please join us in honoring the memory of our 80 fallen officers. Listed below is the order of events and a brief description of the services:
11:50AM March to the Memorial Griffin St. at Young St. to Griffin St.and Akard St.
o All former or current police officers, family and/or friends and citizens are invited to join the Dallas Police Command Staff, Honor Guard, Salute Team and other dignitaries in marching from Griffin and Young Street to the Police Memorial site at Akard and Young St.
o Free parking will be available in Lot-C located between Lamar and Griffin at Ceremonial St.
12:00Noon Dallas Police Memorial Service– Young St. and Marilla St.
o Service includes a performance by the Dallas Police Choir, the reading of the “Roll Call of Honor,” 21-Gun Salute, Taps and a fly over by the Dallas Police Helicopter
The public is invited to attend. For more information on Wednesday’s ceremony, contact Police Media Relations at (214) 671-4065.
