“No matter which shield or star you wear, we share a common goal - to promote and protect the safety of our community, no matter the cost.” Yesterday, with solemn hearts and profound gratitude, we honored the ultimate sacrifice of 27 fallen heroes at the 35th Annual Pinellas County Fallen Officer Memorial ceremony. Their legacy of courage lives on in every life they touched. We extend our deepest appreciation to Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott, the beautiful melodies of St. Andrew's Pipes & Drums of Tampa Bay, and the dedicated Honor Guard members from St. Petersburg Police Department, Tarpon Springs Police Department, Clearwater Police Department, Largo Police Department, and Pinellas Park Police Department, as well as the Pasco Sheriff's Office, who joined us in performing the ceremonial tributes with precision and reverence—carrying forward our enduring commitment to remember those who gave everything.