HARRISBURG – The PA State Police honored the service and sacrifice of Cpl Timothy O’Connor Jr. and paid tribute to all members who lost their lives in the line of duty. O’Connor was fatally shot on March 8. The memorial service at Department Headquarters commemorated the 121st anniversary of the establishment of the PA State Police. Acting PA State Police Commissioner, Lt. Col. George Bivens said he was honored to pay tribute to the 105 members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The service included a reading of the 105 names on the PA State Police Memorial Wall, a moment of silence, the PSP Ceremonial Unit, and a rifle salute. An online version of the PSP Memorial Wall, which includes photos and biographies of each member who died in the line of duty, can be seen by clicking on the picture below.
