Photos: 12th Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service in Grand Forks – Grand Forks Herald

GRAND FORKS – During the 12th annual Northern Valley Police Week Memorial Service, held Thursday afternoon, May 16, keynote speaker Scott Meyer urged attendees to reflect on the issues facing law enforcement.

“Let us pledge today to stand with our law enforcement officers, honor the memory of the fallen and work together to build a future where their sacrifices are not in vain,” said Meyer, a North Dakota state senator. “Let us remember our fallen officers not only for their ultimate sacrifice, but for the lives they led and the ideals they embodied.”

Law enforcement agencies from across the region gathered to honor the 58 officers killed so far in 2024 and the 137 officers killed in 2023. Grand Forks Police Chief Mark Nelson also asked those in attendance not to forget Officer Cody Holte, who was killed by gunfire in Grand Forks in 2020.

“There is still very strong support for law enforcement in this community,” Nelson said.

051724 PolitieMemorial1.jpg — Gunnar Holte, son of fallen Grand Forks Police Officer Cody Holte, places a rose at the base of the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial as his mother, Mandy Klostreich, looks on during Thursday’s 12th annual Police Memorial Service, held May 16, 2024 .

051724 PolitieMemorial2.jpg — Members of law enforcement stand at attention during the national anthem for Thursday’s 12th annual Police Memorial Service at the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial in Optimist Park, held May 16, 2024.

051724 PolitieMemorial4.jpg — North Dakota State Senator Scott Meyer delivers the keynote address at the Police Memorial on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

051724 PolitieMemorial3.jpg — Airmen Braden Miller (left) and Herenui Ching perform the flag folding ceremony during the Thursday, May 16, 2024 Police Memorial Service.

051724 PolitieMemorial5.jpg — Crookston Police Officer Don Rasicot and Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Kyle Olson carry a wreath to the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial during the 12th annual Police Memorial Service Thursday, May 16, 2024.

051724 PolitieMemorial6.jpg — Grand Forks County Sheriff Andrew Schneider reads the names of fallen law enforcement officers during roll call during the service Thursday, May 16, 2024.

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