CONTACT:

Sgt. Jim Holder (714) 741-5814

Garden Grove Police Department
Monday, April 24, 2017

WHITTIER POLICE CHIEF, FATHER OF MURDERED PALM SPRINGS

OFFICER SHARE REMEMBRANCES AT 30TH ANNUAL POLICE MEMORIAL

Honoring Garden Groves Fallen Five the five Garden Grove Police Officers

killed in the line of dutytakes a different perspective at this years Police

Memorial. The 30th Annual Memorial takes place on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at

5:00 p.m., in front of Garden Grove Police Headquarters, at 11301 Acacia Parkway.

This year, the program will highlight two guest speakers, Whittier Police Chief

Jeff Piper, and David Kling, a retired officer and father of Palm Springs Officer

Lesley Zerebny, who was murdered last year. Each will recount their individual

experiences and memories that touch on the personal lives as well as professional

roles of the law enforcement officers.

For three decades, the annual ceremony has brought community and law

enforcement together in remembrance of Garden Groves Fallen Five, Sergeant

Myron L. Trapp, Officer Andy Reese, Officer Donald F. Reed, Officer Michael

Rainford, and Master Officer Howard Dallies, Jr.

These brave men were husbands, fathers, brothers, sons, and friends with

unique dreams and goals for their future. We should remember that first, before we

remember them as officers. Their sacrifice goes far beyond what it says on a

plaque, says Garden Grove Police Chief Todd Elgin.

-more-
WHITTIER POLICE CHIEF, FATHER OF MURDERED PALM SPRINGS

2-2-2

Miss Garden Grove 2016 Missy Mendoza will sing the national anthem and

the Bolsa Grande High School Choir will perform various selections. The public

ceremony also includes a formal presentation to surviving family members.

For more information, contact the Garden Grove Police Department at

(714) 741-5901.

###