WATCH: Fallen officers from R.I., Bristol County Mass. honored during national vigil
WASHINGTON D.C. (WLNE) — The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial took place Friday night.
As part of the ceremony, 619 fallen officers names were read who were added to the memorial wall this year.
Three officers were from Bristol County and one was from Rhode Island:
The fallen officers who were honored:
Ptl. John Borges, Taunton Police Department
Sgt. Michael Cassidy, New Bedford Police Department
Det. Sgt. Stephen Desfosses, North Police Department
Lt. Russell Freeman, Rhode Island Department of Corrections