Hundreds gathered Monday in Sacramento to honor fallen officers. During the 46th annual California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony at the state Capitol, the names of eight officers were added to the Memorial Monument. It was a somber tribute with bagpipes playing. Some of the officers honored died in the line of duty in 2023, some died during COVID-19, and one officer was honored in the category "Distant Past Honored Officer" after he lost his life in the line of duty in 1959. More than 1,600 officers made the ultimate sacrifice since California became a state. Gov. Gavin Newsom was in attendance but did not speak during the public event. attended the Peace Officers' ceremony. Organizers said the governor spoke to families during a private ceremony earlier in the day. Attorney General Rob Bonta was the Master of Ceremonies.
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