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2025 Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services
Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil Kansas State House first-floor rotunda Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 8:00pm Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Kansas State House Friday, May 2nd, 2025
The Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial is located on the northeastern corner of the state capitol grounds. The memorial honors law enforcement officers, who by virtue of their commitment to uphold the law and protect the citizens of Kansas, gave their lives in service to the people of this state. https://kansaslawenforcementmemorial.kansas.gov/ |
National Memorial 2024 Services
Watch the Candlelight Vigil-5/13/24, 7 PM CDT National Police Memorial Service-5/15/24, 11 AM CDT The names of the 282 officers added to the National Memorial this year can be found at the Roll Call of Heroes, 2024. For a complete schedule of National Police Week events in Washington, DC, visit www.LawMemorial.org/PoliceWeek. May 2-3, 2024: Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services: State Capitol
See Memorial Program at this link. |
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Image compliments of Ks Peace Officers Association
In Memoriam
Officer Jonah Oswald, EOW 8/7/23
Fairway Police Department
Shot and killed while attempting to apprehend fleeing auto theft suspects.
Obituary
News Coverage: Fox 4 News KCTV 5
KC Star (Overview of the type of person Jonah was)
Governor's Flag Order
News Coverage of Service:
KMBC #1 KMBC#2 FOX4 #1 FOX4 #2
KSHB KC STAR
Officer Jonah Oswald, EOW 8/7/23
Fairway Police Department
Shot and killed while attempting to apprehend fleeing auto theft suspects.
Obituary
News Coverage: Fox 4 News KCTV 5
KC Star (Overview of the type of person Jonah was)
Governor's Flag Order
News Coverage of Service:
KMBC #1 KMBC#2 FOX4 #1 FOX4 #2
KSHB KC STAR
2022 National LE Memorial
Candlelight Service Video Memorial Service Video President Biden's Comments |
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself" -Joseph Campbell
2021 Law Enforcement Deaths
In 2022, the names of 619 officers were added to the memorial. This includes 472 officers who were killed during 2021 (319 fatalities were COVID-19-related). An additional 147 officers died in previous years (before 2021). 2020 Law Enforcement Deaths
The names of 362 officers who died last year were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. 234 died of COVID-19. The second leading cause of death was gunfire (45 officers) followed by automobile crash (19), and vehicular assault (13). Other causes of death included 9/11 related illness and medical emergencies such as heart attack. |
Three Kansas Law Enforcement Officers Died in the Line of Duty in 2020
- 5/3/20 Michael Mosher, Overland Park PD, GSW
- 10/30/20 Daniel Ray Abramovitz, Leavenworth , MVA
- 12/18/20, Sheriff Allan Weber, Gove County, COVID
- 5/11/20 George Bernard Robare, KDOC, COVID
- 5/12/20 Olufela Adebiyi, KDOC, COVID
- 12/22/20 Gabe Morales, KDOC, COVID
- 3/22/1920 Charles McKinney, Independence PD, GSW
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In Memoriam
Deputy Sidney Carter, EOW 10/7/22 Sedgwick County Deputy Died in an on-duty traffic accident. Obituary at this link. Watch Funeral Service at this link. Procession and Graveside Services at this link. See article on KWCH News at this link. From KAKE News: According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by 28-year old Kelvin W. Burgett of Prescott Valley, Arizona, was driving westbound on 29th St. North when he failed to yield at a stop sign at 135th St. west and struck Deputy Sidnee Carter's vehicle on the driver's side. Deputy Carter had been with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility for a year and a half before transferring to the Law Enforcement Bureau earlier this year. She had graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy on July 21, 2022. |
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In Memoriam
Stephen Mark Evans, EOW 10/25/21 Butler County Deputy Burns, KS, Part-Time Officer Died in an on-duty traffic accident while working for Burns PD. Obituary WIBW News Article KAKE News Article |
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In Memoriam
Sheriff Allan Weber, Gove County EOW 12/18/2020 Sheriff Weber was the sheriff in Gove County for the last two-plus decades. He had served two terms as the President of the Kansas Sheriffs Association. Weber had been hospitalized in Denver since Oct. 18 because of respiratory issues associated with COVID-19. An escort by Colorado and Kansas law enforcement returned Sheriff Weber to Gove County on December 19. Allan will be missed by many including his family, the Gove County community, and Kansas law enforcement. Rest in Peace our friend. Obituary at this link. Read more at this link. Listen to Sen. Moran's remarks on the Senate floor. |
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When I start my tour of duty God,
Where ever crime may be, As I walk the darkened streets alone Let me be close to Thee. Please give me understanding With both the young and old, Let me listen with attention Until their story's told. Let me never make a judgment In a rash or callous way, But let me hold my patience, Let each man have his say. If some dark and dreary night, I must give my life, Lord with your everlasting love Protect my family and those in my life. 
Image Compliments of KPOA
News Coverage of Services
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Arlington County (Virginia) Sheriff’s Deputy Anne Nardolilli
"More Than A Name" Jamie Green Singing
"Sacrifice" National Candelight Vigil
Washington DC 2016 Brian Phillips Singing
"Why Do Heroes Have to Die" Lacy Antebellum
"Never Alone" |
