Created by local artist Constance Ernatt, the Law Enforcement
Memorial's unique design is reflective of the diversity in law
enforcement, and honors county and municipal law enforcement officers
killed in the line of duty. The memorial also recognizes the officers
currently serving their communities.
The Memorial site is designed in the shape of a shield, symbolizing
the protection law enforcement officers provide to their communities
and will be located on the southwest corner of Central Avenue
and Main Street in downtown Wichita adjacent to Wichita City Hall.
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The front portion of the memorial will be public space to serve
as a gathering area for ceremonial purposes.
A secluded meditation area to honor fallen officers, each represented
by a panel, plaque, and a pair of bronze boots will be located
within the memorial adjacent to a black granite bench in front
of the individual panels symbolic of the black memorial band worn
across officers badges out of respect for officers killed in the
line of duty.
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the center stands a pillar with 2 bronze lions. One lion watches
over and pays tribute to the fallen officers and the other vigilantly
protects those officers currently serving their communities. The
lions are tethered to an eternal flame of bronze and blue glass
lit by fiber optics in memory of fallen officers.
Quotations relevant to the memorial will be engraved on the walls
on either side of the statue.
Memorial Costs:
All costs of the memorial will be paid through private donations
solicited from the community by the Law Enforcement Memorial Committee
of Sedgwick County, Inc. Donations may be made in care of the
Wichita Community Foundation is 200 west Douglas Suite 250, Wichita,
KS 67202 or by donating
online.
For more information please contact Capt. Randy Landen at (316)
268-4201 rlanden@wichita.gov
or Capt. Jim Woods at (316) 383-7315 jwoods@sedgwick.gov.
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