Annual Pinal County Peace Officers' Memorial Service to Honor Fallen Heroes

Pinal County will hold its annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Pinal County Sheriff's Office Memorial Wall located at 971 Jason Lopez Circle in Florence, Arizona. The service is dedicated to recognizing the fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Pinal County.

The event will provide an opportunity for the community to come together and honor the service and sacrifice of the fallen officers, their families, and agencies. The service will also acknowledge the bravery and commitment of the current public safety heroes.

The keynote speaker for the event will be Rep. Teresa Martinez, a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. Her speech is expected to reflect on the importance of the sacrifice that these officers made and the impact that they have had on the community.

Family survivors attending the event are encouraged to sign in at the welcome tent, where they will be escorted to their seats or for the family march. The service will begin with a procession at 6:50 p.m., followed by the main program at 7:00 p.m.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is proud to host this important event, and they invite the public to attend. Those who wish to attend are encouraged to RSVP and direct any questions to Deputy John Rice, whose contact information is available at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Sergeant Sergio H. Ochoa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This year's memorial service will be a time to reflect on the sacrifice that these officers made and to pay tribute to their dedication and commitment to serve and protect their community. The theme of the event, "They Gave Their All – We Will Never Forget," is a reminder that the service and sacrifice of these officers will never be forgotten.