VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TO HONOR ITS FALLEN DURING 2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE – RealRadio804

RICHMOND – The men and women of the Virginia State Police and their families will gather in Richmond on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to honor all public safety professionals who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the safety of the Commonwealth of Virginia.   Governor Glenn Youngkin will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker.

Wednesday’s service will recognize all 67 of the Department’s law enforcement professionals who have died in the line of duty, to include a special tribute to the following sworn members in which 2025 marks a significant milestone:

Inspector Thomas A. Belt, 95 Years                                           Trooper Donald E. Lovelace, 55 Years

Trooper William R. Thompson, 90 Years                                 Investigator Claude E. Seymour, 50 Years

Trooper George F. Miller, 80 Years                                           Trooper Leo Whitt, 40 Years

Trooper William T. Flippen Jr., 80 Years                                  Trooper Henry N. Harmon, 30 Years

Trooper Joseph B. Thomas, 75 Years                                        Trooper Mark D. Barrett, 15 Years

Trooper Robert E. Porter, 75 Years                                           Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith, 10 Years

Trooper Jackie M. Bussard, 55 Years

Each tribute includes a single bell toll and an Honor Guard salute. Additional information on those being honored is available at https://vsp.virginia.gov/about-us/woodson-gallery.

Virginia State Police 2025 Police Officers’ Memorial Service – Media are Invited to Attend

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Virginia State Police Gymnasium, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, Va.