Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial happening today in Carson City at state capitol
The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is today, Thursday, May 2 at the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City. The memorial brings hundreds to the capitol grounds. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.
Each year in May, Nevada's law enforcement officers make a relay run from Las Vegas to the memorial in Carson City. Since the run began in Las Vegas on April 24, runners have been carrying a roll of names of all Nevada peace officers who have lost their lives. The run ends today, Thursday at the presentation where a baton will be placed at the memorial.
There are more than 150 names on the Nevada Fallen Officers Memorial. Five names will be added to the wall Thursday. They are Officer Anthony Francone, Sgt. Michael Abbate, Trooper Alberto Felix, Trooper Clifford Fontaine, and Corrections Officer Victor Hunter.
A police officer for 26 years and more than 2 years with they Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police, Anthony Francone was killed on August 25, 2023. He died when he was struck by a vehicle that was being pursued.
Troopers, Sgt. Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix both worked for Nevada State Police and were killed in the line of duty on Nov. 30, 2023 after both were struck by a drunk driver.
Trooper Clifford Fontaine worked for Nevada Highway Patrol and died on Nov. 27, 2021 from COVID-19.
Corrections Officer Victor Hunter died on Sept. 16, 2011 from a work-related incident. His death is classified as a historical line of duty death.
The memorial ceremony features presentation of the colors, bag pipes, 21-gun salute, laying of the wreath, speeches, prayer, reverent songs, rider less horse, finalized by families of the fallen laying carnations on the Memorial and Taps.
Each agency leader for the respective departments will be invited to speak at the ceremony. The keynote speaker is Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.
The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated on May 13, 1998. Governor Bob Miller, hundreds of state dignitaries and law enforcement officers from around the nation attended the first Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony.