The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: A family member of a fallen police officer places a white rose in a vase near the altar. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins reads aloud the names of the 101 fallen officers whose names will be inscribed on the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza in Albany. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: The Albany Police Department Honor Guard presents the wreath and salutes during the playing of the National Anthem. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Albany Police Department Honor Guard Nicholas S. Togias salutes during the playing of the National Anthem. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger is shown during the playing of the National Anthem. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: A red rose to remember those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, is seen near the altar as Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger blesses the gifts. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Police officers partake in Holy Communion. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Police officers show their respect as Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger leaves the Cathedral after the Blue Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Police officers show their respect as Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger leaves the Cathedral after the Blue Mass. Photos by Cindy Schultz
The 34th Annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community was held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany on Sept. 28 with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger presiding. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins joined scores of elected officials, officers and their families to recognize the 101 fallen police officers whose names will be added to the New York State Police Officers Memorial in Empire State Plaza. Family members placed white roses in a vase to remember the sacrifice of their loved ones, while a red rose signified those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Caption: Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger and the fellow clergy walk up Madison Avenue following the Blue Mass . Photos by Cindy Schultz