AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott Sunday recognized the brave men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty and their families at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
The annual ceremony recognizes law enforcement personnel who lost their lives in service to their state and their communities.
The Governor awarded the Texas Medal of Honor to a family member of each of the 37 officers who were recognized at the ceremony. “This Peace Officer Memorial is far more than just a granite monument. It is an eternal reminder of the unsung Texas heroes taken too soon,” Abbott said. “In Texas, we support our law enforcement officers, especially those whose bravery and valor led to the ultimate sacrifice.”
