May 02, 2024 - Harrisburg, PA

ADVISORY - Trooper Jacques Rougeau Honored at Pennsylvania State Police Memorial Ceremony

Governor Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today honored the service and sacrifice of Trooper Jacques F. "Jay" Rougeau Jr. and paid tribute to all members who lost their lives in the line of duty. The memorial ceremony at PSP Headquarters also marked the department's 119th anniversary.

"Our fallen troopers make the ultimate sacrifice for Pennsylvania - and while today we gather and honor their life in service, we must also reaffirm every day that we never, ever forget," said Governor Josh Shapiro. "The men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police go to work every single day to protect and serve our communities. My Administration is committed to ensuring our troopers and their families have the help and support they deserve from every corner of our Commonwealth."

"I am humbled and honored to pay tribute to Tpr. Jacques Rougeau Jr. and the 103 other members of the Pennsylvania State Police who have made the ultimate sacrifice," said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. "Their dedication and service will always be remembered."


List of Speakers:

Major William W. Cawley, Jr., Director Bureau of Training and Education
Trooper Robert E. Brallier, Pennsylvania State Police Troop H, Newport
Reverend Peter A. Keady, Pennsylvania State Police Troop N, Lehighton
Josh Shapiro, Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner Pennsylvania State Police
Lieutenant Adam M. Dickinson, Commander, Media Section Bureau of Training and Education

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