President Joe Biden appealed to the families of fallen police officers during the annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol.
“I admire your courage in being here, and I hope you take comfort in the knowledge that their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Biden told the crowd on Wednesday.
Biden also reflected on the deaths of his wife Neilia, daughter Naomi, and son Beau, describing his grief as “that black hole in the middle of your chest.”
President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service to honor law enforcement officers who’ve lost their lives in the past year during National Police Week ceremonies at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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