The Missoula Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication took place on July 22, 2000 at 4:00pm in Rose Memorial Park.  Various Law Enforcement Agencies attended from Montana and as far away as Kennewick, WA.  This date coincided with the Montana Police Protective Association's Convention held here in Missoula.  Thus a very special gathering indeed.
     Guest speaker was TV and Movie Screen fame, Carroll O'Connor introduced by Deputy Chris Schultz of the Missoula County Sheriff's Office.  Mr. O'Connor presented a heart felt speech.  Prior to Mr. O'Connor speaking was Donelle Gregory, daughter of the late Sgt. Donald Gregory.  As Donelle spoke, reading poems, the meaning of the Law Enforcement was felt by all within their hearts as evidenced by their tears.
     Mick Holien our friend and reporter for the Missoulian was yet another of the speakers and very much appreciated for his never-ending support of law enforcement.
     It was emphasized by Missoula County Sheriff Doug Chase and Missoula Police Chief Pete Lawrenson that our prayers are that no more names need be added to this memorial or any other like it around the country.  We hope here that this stays so.

      Special thanks to all who attended including the following:

       The People of Missoula and it's County.
       Mr. Carroll O'Connor
       The members and delegates of the Montana Police Protective Association
       Officer Rick Marquette of the Kennewick, WA Police Department
       Members of all the local Missoula Law Enforcement Agencies
       Members of the Missoula Fire Department and Missoula Area EMT Community
       And all who have either contributed funds or their time to this very worth while project.

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   --- Guest speaker, Carroll O'Connor
 
 

Various Law Enforcement agencies and public.
 
 

Assistant Chief Brad Doney and Officer Levi Talkington of the Lewistown, MT Police Department
 
 

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Officer Rick Marquette of the Kennewick, WA Police Department