WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump honored the 199 law enforcement officials who misplaced their lives within the line of responsibility throughout the 37th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service.
"Heroes who gave their lives within the line of responsibility gave the final word sacrifice so we may stay in security and peace," Trump stated.
In a heartfelt, impromptu gesture, Trump invited up on stage the household of fallen NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia who was shot and killed in her police car final yr.
"You signify one thing so necessary – she beloved the division, she beloved being a police officer and she or he was revered by everyone," stated Trump.
Detective Familia was killed within the Bronx precinct the place she served since 2005.
The man who pulled the set off was tracked down and killed throughout the ensuing confrontation by police.
Tuesday, Trump embraced Familia's three youngsters and held the hand of her mom because the household fought to carry again tears.
"Today is stuffed with unhappiness and ache, however immediately can also be stuffed with love," stated Trump.
The commander-in-chief known as Familia a hero and reiterated her dedication to regulation enforcement saying, "We stand with our police, we stand with you 100 p.c."
"I would like you to know that your mothers and dads had been among the many bravest Americans to ever stay," stated Trump to the viewers. "Today each American coronary heart bleeds blue."
Tuesday's service additionally signifies the beginning of the National Police Week.