9 law enforcement officers, 3 K9s who died in the line of duty honored in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Thursday was a day to remember in Springfield, as nine law enforcement officers and three K9s were memorialized in a ceremony held to honor those who died in the line of duty in Illinois last year.

“Here we are again and again and again to grieve and to support each other and adding more names to the list of fallen officers,” Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said. “A list we wish was empty.”

In 2024, officers from across the state made the ultimate sacrifice.

Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns Trooper Clay M. Carns (ISP) Illinois Department of Corrections

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