A memorial dedicated to fallen police officers in Portland, Oregon, was vandalized this week, according to the Portland Police Association.
the vandalism is “senseless, destructive and intentional,” adding that the attempt to “dishonor” the memory of those who lost their lives serving the city of Portland is “disgraceful.”
“This memorial honors heroes—people who had the courage to give their lives while serving the City of Portland. No amount of destruction can erase their legacy. My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the people named on the memorial,” Lovell told the outlet.The memorial honors Portland Police Officers that gave their lives in the performance of their official duties.
“The memory of those who are named there is ingrained in the very bedrock of our city. It is carried in the hearts and on every patch and badge worn by the officers who stand watch now, carrying on their mission. No foolish or cowardly act can change that,” he said. “They will be remembered. Those who flit around in the shadows to destroy will not.
“The Portland City Council condemns the despicable vandalization of the Portland Police Memorial, a site that honors Portland Police Officers who died in the line of duty. The memorial has stood on Portland’s Waterfront Park for nearly 30 years in recognition of their service to Portlanders. This ugly criminal act seeks only to fuel divisive and destructive rhetoric that is not representative of who we are as a city.
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