HOUSTON, TX — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will host the annual Harris County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service on Thursday, May 1, at the Dave Ward Building, Crime Stoppers of Houston.
This event honors the courage and sacrifice of peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty and serves as a moment of reflection and gratitude for their service. The ceremony will include a formal presentation of honors, a wreath-laying, and tributes from colleagues and loved ones.
This year, the Sheriff’s Office and Constables’ Offices will pay special tribute to five officers lost in 2024:
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Sheriff’s Deputy Rondald Bates
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Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Sweetman
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Sheriff’s Detective John Coddou III
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Sheriff’s Detective Fernando Esqueda
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Precinct 5 Constable’s Deputy Katherine Hutson
Event Details:
What:
Harris County Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
When:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Where:
Dave Ward Building – Crime Stoppers of Houston
3001 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Media Coverage Opportunities:
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Visuals: Honor Guard procession, wreath-laying ceremony, candlelight tribute
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Livestream available on the HCSO Facebook page.
For information on our fallen heroes, visit: harriscountyso.org/Memorial/CoverPage.
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