Philly honors fallen police officers, firefighters
The Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments honored those who died in the line of duty with a service Wednesday
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Philadelphia police officers stand in ranks for the Living Flame Memorial Service at Franklin Square. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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The Philadelphia Police and Fire Honor Guard stand at ease during the memorial ceremony, set against the backdrop of the Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Family members place red carnations at the memorial, beside their loved ones names. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney greets a participant in the Living Flame Memorial Service. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Police officers and firefighters hand out red carnations to participants in the Living Flame Memorial Service. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Civic organizations surround the Living Flame Memorial with wreaths in honor of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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The Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums play "Amazing Grace." (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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The Philadelphia Police and Fire Honor Guard fire a rifle salute in honor of fallen officers and firefighters. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Retired Philadelphia police officer Ronald Baker plays taps during the Living Flame Memorial Service at Franklin Square. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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To end the Living Flame Memorial ceremony, three white doves are released into Franklin Square Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments honored those who died in the line of duty with a service Wednesday at the Living Flame Memorial in Franklin Square.
The annual ceremony draws hundreds of family members who place red carnations at the memorial where the names of their loved ones are inscribed.
The Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums provided music for the event. Mayor Jim Kenney joined Police Commissioner Richard Ross and Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel in placing a wreath at the memorial.
The ceremony closed with “Amazing Grace” and the release of a trio of white doves.
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