To the fallen officers' family.

We hope that we never have to do it, but unfortunately, that's not the world that you live in.

So at this time, I would like to read this plaque and present it to Kimberley.

It's a hero's welcome by Rob Robert Longley.

Time to come home, dear brother.

Your tour of duty through.

You've given as much as anyone could be expected to.

Just a few steps further, the smoke will start to clear.

Others here will guide you.

You have no need to fear.

You have not failed your brothers.

You clearly gave it all.

And through your selfless actions, others will hear the call.

So take your place of honor among those who have gone before, and know you will be remembered for now and evermore.

You have not failed your brothers.

You clearly gave it all.

And through your selfless actions, others will hear the call.

So take your place of honor among those who have gone before, and know you will be remembered for now and evermore.

Families behind the badge proudly dedicated to this softball tournament and beloved memory of police officer Brian Laura, badge number 602, Pisake Police Department, end of watch, April 29th, 2024.

May his dedication to his community be an inspiration to all.

Please accept this on behalf of all of us here today.

Good morning, everybody.

I just want to express uh my deepest gratitude to everyone who showed up today in honor of my husband.

Thank you so much.

I can't I can't say anything else, but thank you.

Thank you, Mayor, again.

Uh Mayor Laura, the mayor from uh Woodland Park.

Thank you so much for uh being here and uh supporting us.

I want to call up the mayor.

I want to call up Deputy Gentile and bring me something.

Be specific, just bring me something.

Yes.

No, no, I don't know if you guys have been honored.

But you really deserve it for all the hard work you've done.

These things, these things aren't easy.

Um, so from the Passate Police Department and uh and Mayor Laura's uh office.

I'm gonna read what it says.

I have counsel councilman Vinny's uh plaque here, and it says, in deep appreciation and recognition for your unwavering support and dedicated commitment to the entire law enforcement community, the city of Passake, along with the Passaic Police Department, remains eternally grateful for your heartfelt tribute to one of our fallen officers.

The law enforcement community has no greater treasure than the love and support that families behind the badges provide during the most difficult and challenging times.

Your commitment to those who serve and protect is a beacon of strength and inspiration.

It is an honor to stand together united with you in remembrance of our fallen heroes presented this seventh day of June 2025.

Mayor Laura signs it and I signed it.

Officer Brian Laura and the watch, April 29th, 2024.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

I will treasure this forever.

This will be one of my most treasured things that I've ever had the honor of receiving.

When I I can't thank you enough for this.

Thank you.

I'm a soft and I'm usually trying off.

At this time, I'm gonna call up Hector Lauro, say a couple remarks and the parental.

Thank you.

First, I want to express my deep appreciation, obviously, Mayor, Councilman Caitlin, all of the council members, your support, all of the officers are here representing, all who are participating in the games.

Chief Guzman alluded to this.

Uh Brian Laura was that guy that you would enjoy sitting down with.

He would be there to support you, back him up.

You want to honor him today.

Uh I don't want to take away from the words earlier, but be competitive.

He was a competitive guy.

He would have came out no matter the reason they were out.