Texas celebrates the legacy of our fallen Peace Officers. Officers from many jurisdictions, as well as, federal agencies attended the candlelight vigil at the Texas Peace Officer Memorial Monument in Austin, Texas.  

 The memorial monument is located in the premises of the Texas State Capitol Building. The names of all the fallen Texas peace officers are engraved on granite obelisk on a base with a Texas Lone Star.   

The names of the fallen dates back to 1823, when our founder, Stephen F. Austin, commission what is now known as the "Texas Rangers."   

The memorial was erected in 1999 with contributions by the Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) and the Texas State Preservation Board.   

The memorial is not only remembering the fallen officers. The monument also reflects the strength and honor of the families of the fallen officers.  

Unfortunately, more names are added each year to the walls. We all hope the deaths of law enforcement falls to zero. However, for now, we are going to keep adding those names to the walls. The names help us remember how life could be short and to embrace and defend it every single second.  

"Rest In Peace Brothers, We Got It From Here"   

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