The ceremony recognizes law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty locally and throughout the state of Washington
The 2024 Clark County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held on May 22, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. It will be held in room 680 inside the Public Service Center at 1300 Franklin Street in Vancouver.
The ceremony recognizes law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty locally and throughout the state of Washington. It is open to the public and will feature the posting of colors and a bell-ringing ceremony performed by a multi-agency Honor Guard.
The ceremony will follow National Police Week, which runs May 12–May 18. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
So far, in 2024, 58 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty nationally. In total, 319 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in the state of Washington.
Fallen law enforcement officers in Clark County include:
• Officer Donald Sahota, Vancouver Police Department, 2022
• Sergeant Jeremy Brown, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 2021
• Sergeant Brad Crawford, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 2004
• Trooper James Gain, Washington State Patrol, 1987
• Deputy Sheriff Martin Sowders, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 1976
• Trooper Don Campbell, Jr., Washington State Patrol, 1951
• Special Agent Ernest Vlasich, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 1932
• Special Agent Ballard Turner, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 1932
• Sheriff Lester Wood, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 1927
• Deputy Sheriff Wilfred Rorison, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 1922
Fallen K-9s in Clark County include:
• K-9 Ike, Vancouver Police Department, 2015
• K-9 Kane, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 2011
• K-9 Dakota, Vancouver Police Department, 2007
• K-9 Lucky, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 1990
• K-9 Brie, Clark County Sheriff’s Office, 1987
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Also read:
- Opinion: ‘I feel bad for the former president, I really do’
Editor Ken Vance reflects on Joe Biden’s recent media appearances and calls for answers about leadership during his presidency. - Plan for overnight lane closures on I-5 near Ridgefield, May 12-23
Drivers near Ridgefield should prepare for overnight I-5 lane closures May 12–23 during bridge work on the Pioneer Street overpass. - Lawsuits associated with Michelle Belkot’s removal from C-TRAN board in holding patternsTwo lawsuits tied to Councilor Michelle Belkot’s removal from the C-TRAN board are awaiting court dates and could impact a key vote in July.
- Animal Protection and Control seizes multiple animals in animal cruelty caseAuthorities rescued 45 animals and charged a Vancouver man with animal cruelty after a lengthy investigation.
- Opinion: Rent control was signed into law last week – here’s why it was exactly the wrong thing to doMark Harmsworth criticizes Washington’s new rent control law and warns of long-term damage to the housing market.
- Share Your Thoughts: IBR program holding online open house and public comment periodThe IBR Program is seeking public input on how it will handle impacts to historic and cultural sites during the upcoming bridge project.
- Letter: ‘I have dedicated my life to public service and look to continue my service as a Charter Review Commissioner’Brad Benton announces his candidacy for Charter Review Commissioner, pledging a non-partisan, service-driven approach.
