As National Police Week comes to an end, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police spent the day paying tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.This comes just two and a half weeks after four officers were killed, and five others injured, in a shootout in Charlotte. It happened on April 29, as officers were serving a warrant.Those officers were among those remembered and honored Friday.The national anthem rang out from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Kelvin Moore, as he helped honor his own who were killed in the line of duty."We honor those that have given their lives and we lift up their families and friends," said Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Chaplain Vincent Ross. "And we ask for peace of mind, comfort for their lives, and strength for their journey." A remembrance ceremony at the police memorial was followed by a peace officer's memorial service and a wreath laying ceremony in honor of CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer, one of the four officers killed in the shootout in Charlotte."It is a reminder of what we do everyday, when we put that uniform on and we go out to protect and serve those we don't even know," said CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings. "We put our lives on the line for those we don't even know. But I'll tell you, everyone that responded to that scene on April 29 would tell you they'd do it all over again, and they wouldn't hesitate again."Officer Moore sang an emotional performance of Mariah Carey's song, 'One Sweet Day,' as those in attendance remembered the lives lost."To the families of our fallen officers, you don't need me to stand up here and tell you how sorry I am for that ultimate sacrifice your loved ones have given for this profession," Jennings said. "And there are no words I can say to make that pain and hurt go away."Friday's ceremonies served as a reminder of the hard work our officers do everyday to keep the community safe."We can say every single day we put that uniform on, we don't know if we'll be able to come home," Jennings said. "And this hits home for us."Also during Friday's ceremony, the names of officers we lost were read aloud during a roll call of honor.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
As National Police Week comes to an end, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police spent the day paying tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
This comes just two and a half weeks after four officers were killed, and five others injured, in a shootout in Charlotte. It happened on April 29, as officers were serving a warrant.
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Those officers were among those remembered and honored Friday.
The national anthem rang out from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Kelvin Moore, as he helped honor his own who were killed in the line of duty.
"We honor those that have given their lives and we lift up their families and friends," said Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Chaplain Vincent Ross. "And we ask for peace of mind, comfort for their lives, and strength for their journey."
A remembrance ceremony at the police memorial was followed by a peace officer's memorial service and a wreath laying ceremony in honor of CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer, one of the four officers killed in the shootout in Charlotte.
"It is a reminder of what we do everyday, when we put that uniform on and we go out to protect and serve those we don't even know," said CMPD Police Chief Johnny Jennings. "We put our lives on the line for those we don't even know. But I'll tell you, everyone that responded to that scene on April 29 would tell you they'd do it all over again, and they wouldn't hesitate again."
Officer Moore sang an emotional performance of Mariah Carey's song, 'One Sweet Day,' as those in attendance remembered the lives lost.
"To the families of our fallen officers, you don't need me to stand up here and tell you how sorry I am for that ultimate sacrifice your loved ones have given for this profession," Jennings said. "And there are no words I can say to make that pain and hurt go away."
Friday's ceremonies served as a reminder of the hard work our officers do everyday to keep the community safe.
"We can say every single day we put that uniform on, we don't know if we'll be able to come home," Jennings said. "And this hits home for us."
Also during Friday's ceremony, the names of officers we lost were read aloud during a roll call of honor.
