51st Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service
The 51st Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service
Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 7:00p.m.
Every May during Peace Officer Memorial Month, the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board pays tribute to the peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Arizona honors fallen peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice at the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at the Arizona State Capitol. Families and survivors of the fallen heroes are welcome the annual event to pay tribute. The somber ceremony, led by the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board, is held in Wesley Bolin Plaza at the Peace Officer Memorial.
Officers Being Honored at the 2025 Ceremony:
Officer Adam R. Buckner, Tucson Police Department, EOW: 3-31-24
Officer Josh Briese, Gila River Police Department, EOW: 6-1-24
Detective Ryan So, Scottsdale Police Department, EOW: 6-13-24
Officer Zane Tristan Coolidge, Phoenix Police Department, EOW: 9-6-24
Please join us in honoring these fallen heroes and all of Arizona’s officers who have lost their lives while protecting Arizona. The evening will begin with the Survivor’s Dinner at 5:30 P.M. on the Arizona State Capitol lawn followed by the 7:00 P.M. Memorial Service at the Peace Officers Memorial located in Wesley Bolin Plaza. Check-in begins at 5:30 P.M. on the Senate lawn.
To order personal florals or candles for the service, fill out this form and send to Watsons Flowers at 1616 N Central Ave #106 Phoenix AZ 85004 no later than April 29, 2025.
Submit a Fallen Officer's Name for Consideration
If you know of a past or present officer who was killed in the line of duty who is not already listed, please fill out the Fallen Officer Name Submission Form and send it with any supporting documentation.
The Names Committee of the Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board will review each name submitted to ensure that it meets the criteria for inclusion on the Arizona Memorial.
Submit a Memorial Name Correction
If you find any incorrect or missing information, please fill out the Memorial Correction Form for each name that needs to be corrected or added.
Survivor Benefits
The AGO can assist the surviving families on several fronts to connect them to the resources they are entitled to. Spouses and children of fallen Arizona peace officers may be eligible to receive a tuition waiver scholarship at Arizona public universities.
To understand your options, contact the law enforcement liaison.
Board Members and Meetings
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Arizona Peace Officers Memorial
The Arizona Peace Officers Memorial Board thanks you for your support of our law enforcement communities.
Past Ceremonies
Gordon Selby poses for artist Wes Chapman.
Gordon Selby (who served as the model for the Memorial bronze) poses with artist Wes Chapman.