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Photos: Troop A honors its heroes on Peace Officer Memorial Day.

By Howard B. Owens
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Linda Mecca, escorted by Trooper Derek Marchiano and Trooper Shaun Fallon, placed a wreath on Wednesday at the memorial to fallen troopers at the Batavia Barracks of Troop A. Trooper Joseph J. Mecca died in 2020 at age 62 of cancer contracted as a result of his response to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Police Officers Memorial Day was authorized by Congress and signed into law by President John F. Kennedy in 1961.

It is observed across the nation annually on May 15.

Troop A holds an observance each year at a memorial at the Batavia Barracks for troopers who have died in the line of duty.

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Trooper James O'Callaghan, Troop A's public information officer, delivered opening remarks.
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Trooper Martin Hatch sang the National Anthem.
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Major Stanley Edwards III with remarks during the ceremony.
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Trini E. Ross, U.S. Attorney for the Western New York District.
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A bell was wrong as each name on the Honor Roll was read.
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