FOP Lodge 12 honored our fallen heroes and show gratitude to those who continue to protect and serve.

Wednesday May 16th 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Summary: A memorial ceremony was held at the new Glendale Media Center located at 6633 North 95th Avenue. To honor our fallen brother Anthony J Holly, memorial lapel pins were distributed, compliments of FOP Lodge 12

Glendale police officers and officers form neighboring city's and departments gathered along with Glendale city officials and citizens on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, to honor fallen Glendale Police Officer Anthony Holly and other neighboring city's officers.

The ceremony, which was held at the new Glendale Media and Conference Center located at 6633 North 95th Avenue across from the new University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.

This was the sixth annual Glendale Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. Previously to this, the ceremony had been held in Glendale City Council Chambers. This local event coincides with National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which is May 15th.

FOP Lodge 12 is the Glendale affiliate of the Fraternal Order of Police. They do not represent the Department, but members of the Glendale Police Department and serve as half of the Glendale Police Officer's Coalition along with the Glendale Law Enforcement Association. The FOP has historically presented this event as part of their fraternal efforts. The department has been very supportive and assisted in sponsoring of the event also.

The President of the FOP for Glendale PD is Detective Rob Hawkins spoke today -

The Ceremony

The Glendale ceremony began with a procession by the Glendale Police Pipes and Drums squad assisted by the Border Patrol Pipes and Drums, followed by the posting of colors by the Glendale Police Department Honor Guard with Border Patrol assistance. Det. Roger Geisler sang the National Anthem before a moving invocation by Chaplain Darlene Danninger.

With great emotion Chief Steven Conrad, Glendale Police Department addressed the group...

"Over the years, I have had the opportunity to participate in many police memorial ceremonies," said Glendale Police Chief Steve Conrad, as he addressed those in attendance. "...But I have never felt the true sense of loss that I feel today."

Chief Conrad continued....

"The loss of Officer Holly affects us all today...no family should have to bear the loss of a loved one, and no department should have to bear the loss of their own,"

Officer Holly lost his life on February 19th, 2007 after he was shot during a traffic stop. In honor of Officer Holly and other Arizona officers being remembered at the ceremony, Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs made a special proclamation declaring May 16, 2007, Glendale Police Officer Memorial Day. See proclamation below.

Members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart also made a special presentation to Anthony Holly's family in remembrance of the fallen officer.

Photo (Right): Military Order of the Purple Heart Commander Felix Delgado presented the Holly Family with a Purple Heart Plaque.

"He (Officer Holly) lived a life of service to others," Commander Felix Delgado said during the Purple Heart plaque presentation. "He went in harm's way so others could enjoy their life in safety."

Along with Glendale's Officer Holly the following officers were honored.

Senior Patrol Agent Nicholas Grenning - US Border Patrol
Officer Robert Targosz - Gilbert Police Department
Officer Kevin Weeks - Tempe Police Department
Senior Patrol Agent David Webb - US Border Patrol
Officer Anthony Holly - Glendale Police Department
Deputy Pilip Rodriguez - Mohave County Sheriff's Office

Glendale Police Chief Steve Conrad commented:

Over the years, I have had many opportunities to attend and participate in police memorial ceremonies. I was always reverent, always solemn and always a little sad, but I never felt the true sense of loss that we all feel this year. As I have said in the past, the events of February 19, 2007 have changed our lives forever. The loss of Tony Holly has profoundly affected all of us.

Each year, we gather together to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. Unfortunately this year we learned firsthand what pain and suffering can come from the violence that is unfortunately part of our society.

Today along with Tony Holly, we honor the sacrifices of:

Senior Patrol Agent Nicholas Greenig of the US Border Patrol

Deputy Philip Rodriguez of the Mohave County Sheriff's Office

Officer Rob Targosz of the Gilbert Police Department

Senior Patrol Agent David Webb of the US Border Patrol

Officer Kevin Weeks of the Tempe Police Department

So far this year, in our country 66 law enforcement officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. Last year, there were 146 deaths. This is totally unacceptable. No family should have to bear the news that they have lost a loved one. No department should have to bear the loss of one of their own. It is hard to understand why there is so much pain in the world today.

I don't know why Tony Holly and these other men had to die. There are no easy answers but I do take some comfort in knowing they were fighting for right against wrong, for law against the lawless and for hope against fear. Their lives served a noble and worthy cause.

In terms of our department, we will never forget Tony or his sacrifice. As we are joined together in deep thought and reflection, we need to know that Tony is with us now. He will always be a part of us.

Winston Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give". Tony gave his all for his family, for our community and for us. For that, we are eternally grateful.

Greetings, Comfort and Tears...

In 1963, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace
Officers Memorial Day and the week surrounding it as National
Police Week. The preceding week is Correctional Officers week.
Each year people across the country gather during the week to
honor those who serve their communities through law enforcement
and to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

We dedicate this day to the following peace officers that lost their lives in the line of duty in Arizona since the last Memorial Service.

Senior Patrol Agent Nicholas Grennig
US Border Patrol
Officer Robert Targosz
Gilbert Police Department
Officer Kevin Weeks
Tempe Police Department
Senior Patrol Agent David Webb
US Border Patrol
Officer Anthony Holly
Glendale Police Department
Deputy Philip Rodriguez
Mohave County Sheriff's Office

We also pay tribute to all police officers that are serving Glendale, Arizona and this nation today. Fathers, sisters, mothers, daughters, sons and friends; serving at the risk of their lives, in pursuit of a peaceful future for each of us.

As always most photos click and become larger!



Long shot of memorial meeting with media people present	Mayor Elaine Scruggs, City of Glendale, address the group	Chief Steven Conrad, City of Glendale, address the group


	Officer Tim Reardon (special events) with memorial guest	Detention Manager Mark Campbell and Glendale PD PIO Jacqueline Cole

Assistant Director Brent Ackzen and Assistant Police Chief Debora Black	Sgt Larry Castrovinci on - Persons crimes with Preston Becker , Assistant Chief
	Officers Jacqueline Cole and Matt Barnett- Glendale PD PIO s

Proclamation by Mayor Elaine Scruggs, City of Glendale

City of Glendale

WHEREAS, on May 15, 1982 the first National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Service was held on Capitol Hill in Washington DC to honor those fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty; and

WHEREAS, in 1991, the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial was dedicated in Judiciary Square in Washington DC and carries the names of over 14,000 fallen law enforcement officers; and

WHEREAS, during National Police Week, May 13^th –19^th, 2007 local agencies across the country will be honoring fallen officers and educating citizens about the duties, responsibilities and sacrifices of their law enforcement officials; and

WHEREAS, we commend the men and women of the Glendale Police Department who play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is on this day that we honor fallen officers including Anthony Jon Holly, who lost his life in the line of duty on February 19, 2007, and all who continue to give the full measure of their devotion to the protection of our lives.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Elaine M. Scruggs, Mayor of the city of Glendale, Arizona, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim this day of May 16^th 2007, as

Glendale Peace Officer’s

Memorial Day

and call upon all citizens of Glendale to honor those law enforcement officers and their families, who through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty and let us recognize and pay homage to the survivors of our fallen heroes.

In the Witness Thereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 16^th day of May 2007.

"Police Week"

The time has now come, for this one week a year

When we all stop to think... when we all shed a tear

For all of the Heroes, whose names grace the wall

And for all of those Heroes, who still answer the call

Family and friends at the wall they will stand

With pictures, letters, and love in their hands

Left at the wall will be displays of their love

A tribute to those who now watch from above

They will think of the day their world was destroyed

A split second in time... causing such a great void

As they visit the wall, there is great pain in their heart

But strangely it 's there... that the healing can start

As they stand there in awe of this memorial stone

It is then that they realize that they are not alone

So many others with stories quite the same

So many more sharing each other's pain

Let us all stop and think what this week 's all about

It 's for those who sacrifice for us. .. day in and day out

And for each name engraved by the stone cutter 's knife

There are hundreds of people. .. touched by that life

Although it 's just a week, seven days from the year

It 's a lifetime of anxiety, emotions and fear

For most that will ease when the ceremony ends

But this week, lasts forever. . . for family and friends

By Marc A Turner

Program

Posting of Colors
Glendale Police Department Honor Guard

National Anthem
Detective Roger Geisler

Invocation
Chaplain Darlene Danninger Glendale Police Department

Welcome and Introduction
Rob Hawkins FOP Lodge 12, President

Speakers
Chief Steven Conrad
City Manager Ed Beasley
Mayor Elaine Scruggs

Presentation
"Fallen Heroes"
Channel 11 Tribute to Officer Anthony J. Holly

Award Presentation
Commander Felix Delgado Military Order of Purple Heart

GPO Pipes and Drums Assisted by
the Border Patrol Pipes and Drums
"Amazing Grace"

Retiring of Colors

Reception immediately following