The names of 163 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2011 were dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Sunday evening, in Washington, D.C.'s historic Judiciary...

The names of 163 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2011 were dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Sunday evening, in Washington, D.C.'s historic Judiciary Square during the 24th annual Candlelight Vigil.

Much like the Police Unity Tour riders, the Law Enforcement United team raises funds annually through a three-day ride that rode into the Ellipse at The President’s Park in D.C. Law Enforcement...

Much like the Police Unity Tour riders, the Law Enforcement United team raises funds annually through a three-day ride that rode into the Ellipse at The President’s Park in D.C. Law Enforcement United riders visit the Memorial in Judiciary Square May 12.

Payton Stickle waits in the survivor’s section for the Candlelight Vigil ceremony. Payton’s great uncle Jay Irwin McDonough II passed Feb. 16 of last year.

Payton Stickle waits in the survivor’s section for the Candlelight Vigil ceremony. Payton’s great uncle Jay Irwin McDonough II passed Feb. 16 of last year.

During Police week, law enforcement officers visit the Memorial wall to find the name of a fallen colleague and pay tribute.

During Police week, law enforcement officers visit the Memorial wall to find the name of a fallen colleague and pay tribute.

To honor her father, Officer Ramon Sepulveda-Rosado, Jennifer Sepulveda has been collecting pins from departments around the country; she guesses she has over 300 so far.

To honor her father, Officer Ramon Sepulveda-Rosado, Jennifer Sepulveda has been collecting pins from departments around the country; she guesses she has over 300 so far.

To honor her father, Officer Ramon Sepulveda-Rosado, Jennifer Sepulveda has been collecting pins from departments around the country; she guesses she has over 300 so far.

To honor her father, Officer Ramon Sepulveda-Rosado, Jennifer Sepulveda has been collecting pins from departments around the country; she guesses she has over 300 so far.

Nine-year-old Adria McMeekin helps her 1.5-year-old brother Brayden find Adria’s father’s name on the Memorial. Thomas McMeekin Jr. was killed on duty in 2005 when Adria was 2.

Nine-year-old Adria McMeekin helps her 1.5-year-old brother Brayden find Adria’s father’s name on the Memorial. Thomas McMeekin Jr. was killed on duty in 2005 when Adria was 2.

Unity Tour riders carry a memorial tribute for the officers killed from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office from 1857 to 2008.

Unity Tour riders carry a memorial tribute for the officers killed from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office from 1857 to 2008.

Many Police Unity Tour riders participate in the event in honor of a fallen friend and fix tributes like this placard to their bikes. NLEOMF estimates more than a thousand members of the Police...

Many Police Unity Tour riders participate in the event in honor of a fallen friend and fix tributes like this placard to their bikes. NLEOMF estimates more than a thousand members of the Police Unity Tour—a group comprised of mainly police officers—completed the 2012 journey to the Memorial.

Many Police Unity Tour riders participate in the event in honor of a fallen friend and fix tributes like this placard to their bikes. NLEOMF estimates more than a thousand members of the Police...

Many Police Unity Tour riders participate in the event in honor of a fallen friend and fix tributes like this placard to their bikes. NLEOMF estimates more than a thousand members of the Police Unity Tour—a group comprised of mainly police officers—completed the 2012 journey to the Memorial.

Police Unity Tour executives present NLEOMF CEO Craig Floyd with a check for $1.26 million, the total amount of funds raised with the 2012 ride.

Police Unity Tour executives present NLEOMF CEO Craig Floyd with a check for $1.26 million, the total amount of funds raised with the 2012 ride.

After the Annual Candlelight Vigil ceremony on May 13, many visitors spend time at the Memorial with friends, colleagues and family. As the hours wear on, a multitude of lights illuminate the wall and...

After the Annual Candlelight Vigil ceremony on May 13, many visitors spend time at the Memorial with friends, colleagues and family. As the hours wear on, a multitude of lights illuminate the wall and Judiciary Square grounds.

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are...

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are read aloud during the Candlelight Vigil. Thousands more participate via a live webcast of the ceremony provided by the Memorial Fund and Officer.com.

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are...

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are read aloud during the Candlelight Vigil. Thousands more participate via a live webcast of the ceremony provided by the Memorial Fund and Officer.com.

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are...

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are read aloud during the Candlelight Vigil. Thousands more participate via a live webcast of the ceremony provided by the Memorial Fund and Officer.com.

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are...

On the warm evening of May 13 this year, an estimated 20,000 people gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as part of National Police Week. The newly engraved officers’ names are read aloud during the Candlelight Vigil. Thousands more participate via a live webcast of the ceremony provided by the Memorial Fund and Officer.com.

Floyd honors Ofc. Ryan Williams of the Fond du Lac, Wis., PD whose colleague, Ofc. Craig Birkholz, was killed by gunfire last March. Williams, another officer and a K-9 were also wounded in the...

Floyd honors Ofc. Ryan Williams of the Fond du Lac, Wis., PD whose colleague, Ofc. Craig Birkholz, was killed by gunfire last March. Williams, another officer and a K-9 were also wounded in the incident and survived.

The County of Nassau (N.Y.) PD posted a memorial to its fallen officers, displaying one variation of “A Policeman’s Prayer.”

The County of Nassau (N.Y.) PD posted a memorial to its fallen officers, displaying one variation of “A Policeman’s Prayer.”

Policemen and women in uniform assemble to serve as the Vigil’s honor guard and escort the year’s surviving families to seats.

Policemen and women in uniform assemble to serve as the Vigil’s honor guard and escort the year’s surviving families to seats.

On the night of the Candlelight Vigil, a variety of uniform dress can be observed.

On the night of the Candlelight Vigil, a variety of uniform dress can be observed.

A member of the St. Louis Co. Pipe Band joins more than 10 other pipers and drummers in kilts to welcome the Police Unity Tour riders into Judiciary Square. As the band plays, the riders pedal through...

A member of the St. Louis Co. Pipe Band joins more than 10 other pipers and drummers in kilts to welcome the Police Unity Tour riders into Judiciary Square. As the band plays, the riders pedal through the Memorial’s Pathways of Remembrance, which flank the Memorial walls.