Crime & Safety

Photos: County Law Enforcement, Police Unity Tour Honor Fallen Heroes

Delaware County's law enforcement honored its fallen heroes at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Rose Tree Park.

Delaware County law enforcement officials, , the District Attorney and families of fallen heroes honored those who we have lost at the 15th Annual Day of Remembrance on Wednesday at the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial in in Upper Providence Township.

The Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization comprised of county law enforcement officers, families and supporters. The foundation is dedicated to honor the memory of the brave men and women of Delaware County's law enforcement agencies who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of peace, order and freedom.

The Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial was dedicated on May 16, 2002, to honor and preserve the memory of Delaware County’s fallen heroes and provide a peaceful place to forever remember their great sacrifice.

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The late Darby Borough Police Chief Casimir Lutz, who suffered a fatal heart attack on Jan. 23, 1963 was honored at the memorial this year. Lutz was 49 years old and a 20-year veteran of the force. He was appointed chief in July 1960.

The service also included a presentation by the members of the for National Police Week.

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Also, a Law Enforcement Memorial Run will take place Saturday, May 12, at 9 a.m. from Tinicum Township to Washington, D.C. More than 1,000 runners are expected to join the run from police officers to family members of the fallen police officer and supporters.

 

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