WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCTV) – Law enforcement from across the nation is gathering in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday to honor men and women who gave their lives while serving their communities. <\/p>\n
363 names will be read aloud, including the name of a local Florida Highway Patrol trooper who passed away last fall<\/a>. <\/p>\n Craig Gaines died from medical complications after a broken leg. He was hurt while working on the sidelines of a Florida A&M University football game. <\/p>\n His sacrifice has been honored at the local and state levels already. <\/p>\n Now, his name is etched on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial <\/a>in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n His name reading later tonight is part of the annual candlelight vigil. <\/p>\n More Tallahassee news:<\/p>\n The vigil is just one of many events during National Police Week. <\/p>\n Several Tallahassee police officers are riding in the Police Unity Tour, joining law enforcement across the country cycling to Washington. <\/p>\n TPD shared photos from the ride on social media on Wednesday and said each mile represents remembrance and respect for fallen officers. <\/p>\n To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, Nextdoor<\/a> <\/a>and X<\/a> (Twitter<\/a>).<\/p>\n Have a news tip or see an error? Write to us here<\/a>. Please include the article\u2019s headline in your message.<\/p>\n Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 WCTV. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n