Tulare County honors fallen officers

Tulare County honors fallen officers

Sheriff Deputy Alfredo Flores before taps during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Alfredo Flores before taps during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy Kendra Omos, left, adjust the video with Alyssa Garver during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Kendra Omos, left, adjust the video with Alyssa Garver during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Miss Dinuba Catricia Alvarez sets the tone during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Miss Dinuba Catricia Alvarez sets the tone during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar, right, and Donald Johnson bow in honor of those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Visalia Police Chief Jason Salazar, right, and Donald Johnson bow in honor of those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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The Bakersfield Police, Fire, Pipes and Drums plays a solemn melody to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The Bakersfield Police, Fire, Pipes and Drums plays a solemn melody to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy Carlton Wilson, left, brings the flag as Chris Tyson drums in during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Carlton Wilson, left, brings the flag as Chris Tyson drums in during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy Carlton Wilson brings the flag in during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Carlton Wilson brings the flag in during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy Marrisha Jacobs records the event during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Marrisha Jacobs records the event during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy drummer Chris Tyson salutes during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy drummer Chris Tyson salutes during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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A wreath to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
A wreath to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Boots placed to honor those who have fallen at the memorial for Pilot James Chavez, as Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux addresses the attendees during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Boots placed to honor those who have fallen at the memorial for Pilot James Chavez, as Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux addresses the attendees during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy Adrian Lares salutes those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Adrian Lares salutes those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy's Karyse Sandoval and Adrian Lares hand out flowers to lay down for those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy's Karyse Sandoval and Adrian Lares hand out flowers to lay down for those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Betty Landon lays flowers to those that have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Betty Landon lays flowers to those that have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Francis Holguin, right, lays flowers to honor a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Francis Holguin, right, lays flowers to honor a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Sgt. Joe Armstrong, right, hugs a friend after the solemn ceremony to honor those that have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sgt. Joe Armstrong, right, hugs a friend after the solemn ceremony to honor those that have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
From left to right, Sheriff Deputy Isaac Sanchez, Paul Alvarado on the bagpipes and Sheriff Deputy Isaias Garay wait for the procession to begin during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
From left to right, Sheriff Deputy Isaac Sanchez, Paul Alvarado on the bagpipes and Sheriff Deputy Isaias Garay wait for the procession to begin during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Sheriff Deputy Eric Barajas stands poised during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Eric Barajas stands poised during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
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Nick Haynes of the Bakersfield Police, Fire, Pipes and Drums plays a solemn melody to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Nick Haynes of the Bakersfield Police, Fire, Pipes and Drums plays a solemn melody to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Sheriff Deputy Matthew Smith salutes to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Matthew Smith salutes to honor those who have fallen during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
The riderless horse walks through the ceremony during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
The riderless horse walks through the ceremony during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Sheriff Deputy Karyse Sandoval, right, prepares to place a flower for a fallen officer during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Karyse Sandoval, right, prepares to place a flower for a fallen officer during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Sheriff Deputy Karyse Sandoval, right, prepares to place a flower for a fallen officer during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sheriff Deputy Karyse Sandoval, right, prepares to place a flower for a fallen officer during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
A Sheriff Deputy salute and honoring a fallen officer during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
A Sheriff Deputy salute and honoring a fallen officer during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Sid Magana, right, watches Kayden place a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sid Magana, right, watches Kayden place a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Sid Magana, right, watches Kayden place a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Sid Magana, right, watches Kayden place a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Rosa Hernandez, middle, prepares to lay a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Rosa Hernandez, middle, prepares to lay a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Rosa Hernandez, middle, prepares to laid a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Rosa Hernandez, middle, prepares to laid a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta
Carrie West prepares to lay a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Carrie West prepares to lay a flower for a family member during this year's Peace Officer Memorial held at the government center in Visalia, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Gary Kazanjian / Special To Visalia Times-Delta