Pasadena Police and Fire Memorial Ceremony

An opportunity for City Officials, Police and Fire personnel and community members to honor Pasadena’s first responders who died in the line of duty serving the people that live, work and visit in Pasadena.

This years event marks the 7th annual ceremony and will include brief speeches from Mayor Terry Tornek, Police Chief John E. Perez and Fire Chief Bertral Washington. A joint Police and Fire Color Guard Team will present the Colors, Deputy Fire Chief Jon Trautwein will play T.A.P.S., Firefighter Todd Witt will perform Amazing Grace on bagpipes, Monet Bagneris (daughter of City Attorney Michele Bagneris) will sing the National Anthem, and Pasadena High School Choir will grace us with a mixed ensemble.

The ceremony will also include the ceremonial Law Enforcement 21-Gun Salute and Fire Service Ringing of the Bell. Family members of the fallen heroes will be honored with a public reading of their loved ones’ names and year of passing. This tribute is important to the many families who return year-after-year. To date, seven Pasadena Police Officers and ten Firefighters have lost their lives serving the community. During 2017 in the United States, 135 police officers died in Line of Duty Deaths (46 by gunfire) and 69 firefighter fell to on-duty fatalities. Pasadena’s memorial is one of many across the country hosted during National Police Week.

Community members are encouraged to attend and support local public safety personnel who serve their communities with distinction every day.  If you missed this years event, sign up to receive Pasadena POA's E-notifications and get updates on all Pasadena POA events and activities.