Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch speaks before a crowd at a Trump for President rally in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, June 6, 2024. Fitch was named a defendant in a lawsuit filed Friday, June 7, 2024, in federal court over a new Mississippi law requiring users of websites and other digital services to register their age. The suit by the tech industry group NetChoice contends the law will unconstitutionally limit access to online speech for minors and adults. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

The Gazebo Gazette

JACKSON (GG) — On Tuesday, May 12, Attorney General Lynn Fitch marked National Police Week by hosting the 16th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Candlelight Vigil with the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police and the Mississippi Sheriffs’ Association to honor Mississippi’s fallen heroes and recognize their families for the sacrifices they have made.

“It is a privilege to recognize Mississippi’s dedicated men and women in uniform for their service to our State,” said Mississippi Attorney General Fitch. “This vigil is a reminder of the lives of the heroes who have fallen – the men and women who spent their days in service to their friends, neighbors, and even strangers, always with a sense of purpose, duty, and honor. We will always remember their sacrifice.”

“Being part of this candlelight vigil is both humbling and deeply meaningful. Each light we hold represents a life of service, bravery, and unwavering commitment to protecting others,”  said Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal, President of the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police.”We remember these fallen officers not only for how they died, but for how they lived with honor, integrity, and dedication. Their legacy will continue to guide us.”

“Every day, law enforcement officers put on the badge knowing the sacrifices that come with it. They serve with courage, honor, and pride, willing to give everything for the communities they protect. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and we will continue to honor their legacy,” said Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell.  Tindell is a Gulfport native.

This year the Fallen Officers Memorial Wall, located off of High Street in Jackson, hosted the Candlelight Vigil.