{"id":243612,"date":"2026-04-23T18:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/243612\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T18:39:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:39:24","slug":"fallen-fhp-trooper-craig-gaines-added-to-national-law-enforcement-officers-memorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/243612\/","title":{"rendered":"Fallen FHP Trooper Craig Gaines added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) &#8211; A local state trooper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2025\/09\/25\/fhp-trooper-dies-after-experiencing-medical-complications-stemming-injury-suffered-while-duty\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2025\/09\/25\/fhp-trooper-dies-after-experiencing-medical-complications-stemming-injury-suffered-while-duty\/\">who died in the line of duty <\/a>is now being honored in our nation\u2019s capital. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Florida Highway Patrol trooper Craig Gaines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2025\/09\/29\/fallen-fhp-trooper-craig-gaines-be-laid-rest-monday-following-death-medical-complications\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2025\/09\/29\/fallen-fhp-trooper-craig-gaines-be-laid-rest-monday-following-death-medical-complications\/\">died in September after experiencing medical complications<\/a> due to an injury sustained while on duty traveling with Florida A&amp;M University\u2019s football team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">He is among 109 officers who died last year now being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The group held its annual engraving ceremony on Tuesday. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Chief Scott Brecht with the United States Park Police said even one line-of-duty death is too many. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cThe number we\u2019re striving for is zero. I know some people think that\u2019s not attainable, but we\u2019re going to keep pushing for men and women in law enforcement to be able to go home safely to their families after each and every shift,\u201d Brecht said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Tuesday\u2019s ceremony is part of the lead-up to National Police Week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">All of the names added to the memorial this year will be read aloud during a candlelight vigil on May 13. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/03\/01\/when-you-look-someone-so-young-you-look-what-he-accomplished-it-was-life-very-well-lived\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/03\/01\/when-you-look-someone-so-young-you-look-what-he-accomplished-it-was-life-very-well-lived\/\">Hahira police officer Caleb Abney\u2019s<\/a> name will be engraved during next year\u2019s ceremony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WCTV.tv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wctvnews\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@WCTVEyewitnessNews\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/wctv\/\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WCTV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Have a news tip or see an error? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wctv.tv\/2026\/04\/21\/fallen-fhp-trooper-craig-gaines-added-national-law-enforcement-officers-memorial\/mailto:news@wctv.tv?subject=Correction%20Needed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Write to us here<\/a>. 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