Police Officers Who Died in the Line of Duty Recently Honored

May 22, 2011
By: Julie McCallum,
Senior Staff

The Bay Area Law Enforcement recently held a Officer's Memorial Ceremony on May 18, 2011. Led by Chief Michael Cecchini of Bay County Police Department

The ceremony was held to pay tribute to officers who died in the line of duty.

Individual roses were place in a flag display in memory of the six Bay Area Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. Included:

Frank Kowalkowski -BCPD

Delos Williams - MSP

Ralph Brouillire - MSP

Phillip Kramer - BCSD

Terry Jablonski - BCPD

Raymond Rexer - BCPD

In addition, prayers went to the additional 158 officers that were killed throughout the U.S. in 2010.

It is more dangerous to be a police officer then ever today. They not only put their lives on the line, but also the possibility of affecting the lives of their loved ones.

Not a day goes by that an officer of the law isn't hurt, injured in the line of duty. After the ceremony officers were commended for their efforts throughout the past year and received the following citation awards.

Lifesaving Awards:

Corporal James Lyman

Corporal Eric Berg

Officer Todd Atkins

Officer Jason Richnak

Exemplary Service Awards:

Corporal Brian Schroer

Officer Elizabeth Ducolon

Officer Troy Sierras

Sergeant John Harned

Officer Brian Ritchey

Crimestoppers Officer of the Year for the Bay City Police Department, was Officer Nathaniel Kamp The Bay Area Law Enforcement send Thanks to those who attended and participated in this event.


Speakers (L/R) Chief Michael Cecchini - Bay City Police Department, Sheriff John Miller - Bay County Sheriff's Office, Inspector Daniel Bateman - Michigan State Police


Judge Tim Kelly sang "Danny Boy" as a dozen roses were placed in front of the flag in honor of all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.


Ceremony was held at the Pere Marquette Railroad Depot, 1000 Adams Street in Bay City