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May 6, 2019
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Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis Attended the CA Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony and Issueed the Following Statement
SACRAMENTO – Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis attended the 43rd annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony today in Sacramento and has issued the following statement.
“Today we honor eight officers who lost their lives in 2018 in service to our state, and we recognize their families for their sacrifice. It is important to pay tribute today to those lost this year, and in years past, for their courage, dedication and unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our communities. We will never forget their sacrifice.”
The eight officers lost in 2018 are:
- Deputy Steven Edward Belanger
Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department
EOW: February 6, 2018 - Officer Greggory Casillas V
Pomona Police Department
EOW: March 9, 2018 - Deputy Ryan Douglas Zirkle
Marin County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: March 15, 2019 - Officer Kirk Griess
California Highway Patrol – Solano Area Office
EOW: August 10, 2018 - Deputy Mark Stasyuk
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
EO: September 17, 2018 - Sergeant Ronald L. Helus
Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
EOW: November 8, 2018 - Deputy Tony Hinostroza III
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
EOW: November 25, 2018 - Corporal Ronil Singh
Newman Police Department
EOW: December 26, 2018