Angela Fitterer, Executive Deputy Secretary | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
Governor Josh Shapiro joined members of the Pennsylvania State Police to honor the department's fallen troopers. The memorial service, held at the Department Headquarters, marked 120 years since the founding of the Pennsylvania State Police.
"Our fallen troopers make the ultimate sacrifice for Pennsylvania - and it's important that we take days like today to gather and honor their life in service - and to reaffirm that we never, ever forget," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "The men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police go to work every single day to protect and serve our communities. Policing is a noble profession, and we need to continue to have the backs of our police. That's why my Administration is working to make historic investments in our State Police. I am committed to ensuring our troopers and their families have the help and support they deserve all across our Commonwealth."
Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, highlighted the long-standing dedication of the troopers. "For 120 years, the women and men of Pennsylvania State Police have dedicated their lives to serving our Commonwealth," he said. "Today, we remember those who gave their lives. Our Memorial Wall bears witness to their unfaltering courage and unwavering integrity. May their legacies never fade, and may we forever strive to be worthy of their sacrifices."
This event served as a reminder of the commitment and bravery shown by the troopers who serve Pennsylvania, and a promise by the state government to continue supporting them.
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