In a powerful display of respect for fallen police officers, every single law enforcement agency in Cameron County turned out in front of the courthouse to remind those now patrolling heaven, that they can take it from here.
In a powerful display of respect for fallen police officers, every single law enforcement agency in Cameron County turned out in front of the courthouse to remind those now patrolling heaven, that they can take it from here.
Not only that, as Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz said, the inaugural Peace Officers Memorial is a way to remind the families of those officers who have died in the line of duty that their sacrifice is not forgotten.
Lastly, the event was to honor the hundred-plus officers at the memorial, and those patrolling the city streets and county roads of Cameron County and beyond.
“You have picked up the torch for those who have fallen,” Saenz said, as a giant flag flew from a Brownsville Fire Department truck parked outside the courthouse.
Brownsville Diocese Bishop Daniel Flores opened the ceremony, praying for those officers who have fallen and for those families who have lost loved ones.
He asked for blessings of hope for those families, eternal rest for the fallen and protection for those serving and peace of mind for those who have served and retired.
Brownsville Police Department Chief Orlando Rodriguez implored public servants and regular citizens not to let the deaths of law enforcement officers to be in vain.
“Let’s make sure we turn their sacrifices into something positive we learn from,” Rodriguez said.
Harlingen Police Chief Jeffry Adickes said after 30-plus decades in law enforcement, it’s difficult to find new words for families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty.
“Even after the funeral, the family is still there with the loss,” Adickes said.
Texas Department of Public Safety Regional Director Joe Rodriguez said it’s important to remember the fallen every day.
“It takes a special kind of person to put on a uniform,” the DPS regional director said.
