The Wichita Falls Police Department Holds a Memorial Ceremony
On the morning of Monday, May 15, 2023, the Wichita Falls Police Department held a memorial ceremony to honor fallen officers, not just in Wichita Falls, but nationally as well.
"It's police week, it what it is...and one day during police week is our memorial service where we recognize and remember our fallen officers; locally and nationally, including those in the military and protecting our nation overseas," said Manuel Borrego, Wichita Falls Chief of Police.
Members from Sheppard Air Force Base, as well as the Wichita Falls Fire Department and other local authorities were in attendance to honor those who have fallen.
The ceremony began with a procession of officers led by two bag pipers. The Mayor of Wichita Falls Stephen Santellana read a proclamation, and Chief Borrego spoke about the fallen officers. In closing, a wreath was laid upon the memorial stone followed by a three-volley salute with rifles.
"I've been doing this for 40 years, and it's a dangerous job out there. These men and women give a lot out there to protect our communities...so when we have a fallen officer we understand the importance of his or her dedication and commitment to their community that they're willing to put their life on the line and unfortunately the reality is that its a dangerous profession and our officers are going to get hurt and killed from time to time so its important that we remember them and never let them be forgotten," said Chief Borrego.
Chief Borrego stated how they have such a grateful community; for everyone that's come out and supported them and understands that they have a difficult job to do but that they're here to do it.
"You call us, we'll come," said Chief Borrego.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: WFPD Honor the Fallen and Current Officers with Memorial Ceremony
