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FBI Deputy Director Sean Joyce, right, enjoys a light moment with a police officer following the annual Blue Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. The Mass, led by Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, includes an honor guard, bagpipers, and the playing of “Taps” in memory of those who gave their lives in the past year.

Mementos are placed on the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The memorial, dedicated in 1991, features two 304-foot marble walls carved with the names of more than 19,000 officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

Police officers arrive by motorcycle on May 12 at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. The names of 362 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty—including 163 who died in 2011—were formally dedicated at the memorial Sunday, May 13.

Officers from around the country gather in Washington, D.C. each year for Police Week. An estimated 20,000 people attend the dedication ceremony at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, including surviving family members, friends, law enforcement colleagues, and others.

Officers from around the country participate in the Police Unity Tour, a multi-day bike ride to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by law enforcement. The event also raises funds for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Nearly 1,600 people nationwide participated in the Unity Tour.

Placards recall two FBI special agents killed in the line of duty. Special Agent L. Douglas Abram was killed in 1990 during a SWAT operation in Missouri. Special Agent Charles L. Ellington was killed in 1982. Learn more about fallen FBI agents at http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/history/hallhonor.

A blue laser beam is projected from the stage during the 24th annual candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on May 13. Speaking during the event, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said, “No matter how different each individual’s job may be, no matter the difference in age or geography, experience, or agency, all are united by a thin blue line.”

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller holds a candle during the dedication of names of fallen officers. With him are (from left) Rep. Steny Hoyer; Linda Moon, national president of Concerns for Police Survivors; and Attorney General Eric Holder.

An FBI honor guard presents colors during a May 14 memorial service for fallen agents at FBI Headquarters.

Director Mueller speaks during a memorial service for fallen agents.

Former FBI Director William Sessions attended the May 14 memorial service at FBI Headquarters. Sessions was sworn in as FBI Director in 1987 and served until 1993.

Former FBI Directors William H. Webster (1978-1987), William Sessions (1987-1993), and Louis J. Freeh (1993-2001) pause during memorial service at FBI Headquarters.

From left to right, former Director Louis J. Freeh, former Director William S. Sessions, Director Robert S. Mueller, III , and former Director William H. Webster.

President Barack Obama, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Deputy Attorney General James Cole and FBI Director Robert Mueller, lower their heads during the Invocation at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service May 15 on Capitol Hill. AP Photo.

The Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff’s Honor Guard watches over the wreath-laying ceremony May 15 at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

The District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Honor Guard places a wreath at the law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

The U.S. Border Patrol, Honor Guard Pipes and Drums play at the National law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

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