Salem, Oregon- On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. at the Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. This annual event serves as a solemn remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their communities.
This year’s ceremony will honor the memory of Sergeant Jared J. Miller of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Reserve Corporal Joseph W. Johnson of the Nyssa Police Department, whose names were recently added to the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial during an engraving ceremony held on April 16, 2024.
Sergeant Jared J. Miller, who passed away on December 9, 2021, after contracting COVID-19 while on duty at the Marion County Jail during an outbreak, served with dedication for 16 years. He leaves behind his wife, father, sister, brother, and grandfather.
Reserve Corporal Joseph W. Johnson, who lost his life on April 15, 2023, during a traffic stop that turned fatal, served with the Nyssa Police Department for nearly five years and had a distinguished 15-year career with the Oregon Department of Corrections. He is survived by his wife and two children.
The Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial, located at the academy on 4190 Aumsville Highway SE in Salem, pays homage to these fallen heroes along with 194 other officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the 1860s. This memorial encompasses officers from city, county, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies, including those in corrections, parole, and probation.
The community is invited to join in honoring these brave men and women whose dedication and courage will never be forgotten. Organizers remark that the Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve and protect our communities.
Source: State of Oregon
