PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today is paying tribute to fallen law enforcement officers in recognition of Arizona Peace Officer Memorial Day.
“It’s an honor to pay tribute to the officers who lost their lives fighting to protect our communities,” said Governor Ducey. “Today and every day, we grieve for the families of these peace officers, who have shown nothing but courage and perseverance during this challenging time. Our men and women in uniform fight for peace in our state and around the world — and now our fallen officers may rest in peace.”
The Governor will honor 26 law enforcement officers who died last year in the line of duty at the 48th Annual Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Service tonight at 7 p.m. at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, a somber ceremony attended by the families and colleagues of the officers.
This evening's memorial service comes as the governor proclaimed May 2 as Arizona Peace Officer Memorial Day and ordered state flags to half staff.
The memorial service honored fallen officers from across the state and their families. The Governor read the names of the following officers at tonight’s memorial service:
Officer Tyler Britt, Chandler Police Department, EOW: January 11, 2021
Officer Joseph Henry Montgomery, Arizona State University Police Department, End of Watch (EOW): January 14, 2021
Officer Byron Don Shields, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EOW: January 20, 2021
Special Agent Jimmie John Daniels, US Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, EOW: February 1, 2021
Probation Officer John A. Gilbert, Maricopa County Juvenile Probation, EOW: February 21, 2021
Officer Christopher Farrar, Chandler Police Department, EOW: April 30, 2021
Officer Jeremy Brinton, Nogales Police Department, EOW: Friday, May 21, 2021
Officer Ginarro A. New, Phoenix Police Department, EOW: May 31, 2021
Officer Ruben Facio, US Customs and Border Protection, EOW: July 17, 2021
Supervisory Agent Daniel P. Cox, US Border Patrol, EOW: July 31, 2021
Officer Mathew A. Hefter, Phoenix Police Department, EOW: August 7, 2021
Detention Officer Alicia Dawn Carter, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, EOW: August 9, 2021
Agent Chad E. McBroom, US Border Patrol, EOW: August 29, 2021
Sergeant Thomas Crawford Craig, Phoenix Police Department, EOW: September 3, 2021
Detention Officer Kendall Thomas, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, EOW: September 10, 2021
