Japan: Memorial Service for Fallen Police Officers Held in Tokyo, PM Takaichi Delivers Eulogy
Japan held its national memorial service for police officers who died in the line of duty and civilian collaborators who died helping others, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on October 31, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attending, delivering a eulogy and offering flowers.
Six people were newly enshrined this year: four police officers who died in the line of duty, including a male officer who died after falling from an overpass in Hyogo Prefecture while handling a traffic accident, and two civilians who died trying to save a drowning person. Bereaved families attended the service.
In her eulogy, Takaichi said she expressed respect and gratitude for their noble spirit and unwavering courage. National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoshinobu Kusunoki also attended.
According to official figures, a cumulative total of 5,632 police officers and 660 civilian collaborators, 6,292 people in all, have been enshrined at the memorial services to date. The service is an annual ceremony held in Tokyo.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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