The Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011, commencing at 1 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Law Enforcement Memorial on the Capitol Campus, located on the north side of the Temple of Justice in Olympia Washington. Retired Washington State Patrol Trooper and current Sheriff of Pacific County, Scott Johnson, will be receiving this prestigious honor. Anyone is allowed to attend and are encouraged to do so.
In 1994, the Washington State Legislature established the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor. This honor is reserved for police officers who have been killed in the line of duty, or who have distinguished themselves by exceptional meritorious conduct.
Since 1855, more than 240 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in the State of Washington.
It is only befitting that these medal recipients not be forgotten. We honor them for their compassion, their steadfast commitment in the line of fire, their sacrifices, and their exceptional service to the citizens of the State of Washington. And most importantly, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving up their lives.
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