May 02, 2022 - Hershey, PA
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) honored the department's fallen troopers today in conjunction with its 117th anniversary. PSP was established by Governor Samuel Pennypacker on May 2, 1905, making it the first uniformed police agency of its kind in the United States.Homage was also paid to four members who died in the line of duty since the last in-person ceremony in 2019, including: Trooper Donald C. Brackett, who died on May 18, 2019, due to a medical emergency; Trooper First Class Dung X. Martinez, who died on Oct. 21, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19; and Troopers Martin F. Mack III and Branden T. Sisca, both of whom died on March 21, 2022, after being struck by an intoxicated motorist."This year has been extremely difficult for all of our personnel as we solemnly etch additional names to the memorial wall," said Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. "The 102 names etched into the wall not only represent the individual troopers who died in service to the commonwealth, but also the sacrifices of family members and loved ones who suffered their loss. Today we honor all those who laid down their lives and will ensure their contributions to our department are never forgotten."Speakers include:Maior Joanne R. Reed, Director, Bureau of Training and EducationTrooper Robert E. Brallier, Troop H, NewportChaplain Tracy E. Brown, Troop JCaptain Kevin P. Creighton, Director, Operational Training Division, Bureau of Training and EducationColonel Robert Evanchick, CommissionerSergeant Adam M. Dickinson, Supervisor, Media Unit, Bureau of Training and EducationCorporal Joshua J. Hulstine, Bureau of Training and EducationCorporal Louis P. Gober, Troop T, Newville
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