Southeastern to host memorial for fallen peace officers

The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department, in partnership with the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, will host its annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony May 15 at 8 a.m. The event will take place at the War Memorial Student Union Park on Southeastern’s campus and is free and open to the public.

Held in observance of National Police Week, the ceremony serves as a time of remembrance and reflection, honoring law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This year, special recognition will be given to fallen officers from Louisiana State Police Troop L, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Ponchatoula Police Department.

The event will include a formal program featuring remarks, tributes, and a moment of silence to honor the lives and service of the officers being recognized. Family members of the fallen, law enforcement personnel, university officials, and members of the community are invited to attend.

“This ceremony is more than a tradition; it is a promise. A promise that the lives, service, and sacrifice of these officers will never be forgotten,” said Southeastern Police Chief Carmen Bray. “Behind every badge is a story, a family, and a legacy that deserves to be honored. We gather not only in remembrance, but in gratitude, standing beside the families and agencies that continue to carry that loss every single day.”

For more information, contact the Southeastern Police Department at 985-549-2222 or email [email protected].