Memorial Service for Fallen Officers (2016)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-07-29
Duration: 00:07:36
Subjects: Shooting of Baton Rouge police officers, 2016 | Baton Rouge Police Department | East Baton Rouge Parish (La.). Sheriff's Office | Law Enforcement | EDMONSON, MIKE | Edwards, John Bel | Biden, Joseph R.
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Fontenot, Jodie Editor
- Garafola, Tonja Speaker
- Gerald, Deicha Speaker
- Jackson, Trenisha Speaker
- Edmonson, Mike Speaker
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Biden, Joe Speaker
Description
This segment from the July 29, 2016, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features highlights from a memorial service held in honor of the three Baton Rouge police officers killed in the line of duty during a July 17th ambush. It includes speeches by: Tonja Garafola, the widow of Deputy Brad Garafola; Dechia Gerald, the widow of Officer Matthew Gerald; Trenisha Jackson, the widow of Corporal Montrell Jackson; Colonel Mike Edmonson, the Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police; Governor John Bel Edwards; and Vice President Joe Biden. Host: Charlie Whinham