May 14, 2024

Salina Police Department Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony today

Posted May 14, 2024 10:27 PM

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The Congress and the President of the United States have declared the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024 as National Police Week. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

The City of Salina honors the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide. All are invited to join in honoring the fallen at the 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on May 15 at 8:00 a.m. at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park, 2465 Edward Street Salina. 

Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty. These heroes are:

Officer End of Watch

Officer John Stonebraker 02/12/1917

Officer Tom Carson 11/29/1920

Officer Olney E. Eaton 05/31/1942

Officer Jerry R. Ivey 06/13/1975