Photos: Atlanta remembers fallen police officers

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Photos: Atlanta remembers fallen police officers

The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

Officer Dwayne Hilton and other members of the Atlanta Police Department Honor Guard await the start of the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

The APD Honor Guard posts the colors at the beginning of the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

An attendee looks at photos of some of the fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

An attendee takes video during the service. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell gives remarks during the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Members of the gospel group, Chosen, perform a musical selection during the service, The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Members of several law enforcement agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, attended the service, The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta delivers the keynote address. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Atlanta Police Chief George Turner greets the Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta after he delivered the keynote address. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Members of the APD Honor Guard fold the flag during the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

APD Honor Guard members Officer D.T Hannah (from left), Officer Dwayne Hilton and SPO Keech Boyd finish the folding of the flag during the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Senior Police Officer Keech Boyd presents the flag to APD Chief George Turner during the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Police Chief George Turner, Officers Charles Phillips and Marquis Feagan present a wreath during the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The Right Rev. Robert C. Wright of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was the keynote speaker. Additional speakers included Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner, Michael Geisler, Chief Operating Officer, City Council President Ceasar C. Mitchell and Council member C.T. Martin, Public Safety Chair. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

As a small child looks on, bagpiper Tommy Burns with the Cobb County Police Department, plays a musical selection during the service in which the Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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Officer Dwayne Hilton and other members of the Atlanta Police Department Honor Guard await the start of the service. The Atlanta Police Department recognized 82 fallen officers during the 24th Annual Police Memorial Service at the Atlanta City Hall atrium, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. KENT D. JOHNSON /KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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