FIRST RESPONDERS HONORED AT 2016 POLICE AND FIRE MEMORIAL
PASADENA, CA – On May 12, 2016 at 10:00 AM, the City of Pasadena will host the 2016 Pasadena Police and Fire Memorial in front of Pasadena City Hall. This is the 5th year that City Officials, Police and Fire personnel and community members will honor Pasadena first responders who died in the line of duty serving the people that live, work and visit in Pasadena.
The program will include brief speeches from Mayor Terry Tornek, Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez and Deputy Fire Chief Jon Trautwein, along with the Presentation of Colors, the National Anthem, the traditional 21-Gun Salute, Ringing of Bell, and Taps by USMC. Present will be family members of the fallen heroes who are being remembered with a public reading of their names. To date, seven Pasadena Police Officers and nine Firefighters have lost their lives serving our community.
WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Ave.
Pasadena, Calif. 91101
The event is open to the public and community members are encouraged to attend to pay tribute to the public safety personnel who willingly risk their lives to serve others. This program is free of charge.
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