Middletown, CT – Members of the Connecticut State Police 137th Training Troop joined fellow troopers, detectives, command staff, and families Sunday for the 15th Annual Connecticut Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run in Middletown.
According to the Connecticut State Police, the October 26 event served as a solemn tribute to Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier and all law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The memorial run drew participants from across the state, including active-duty troopers and retired personnel, who gathered to honor fallen colleagues through physical endurance and community spirit.
The run has become a yearly tradition for the department, symbolizing the unity and resilience of Connecticut’s law enforcement community. Organizers said the event reflects the department’s continued commitment to remembering those who gave their lives while protecting others.
Pelletier, whose name has become synonymous with courage and dedication among the ranks, was remembered with a moment of silence before the start of the race. Participants wore shirts bearing his name and the emblem of the Connecticut State Police.
“This event is about honoring our fallen heroes and supporting one another as a law enforcement family,” organizers shared. “Their service and sacrifice continue to inspire every trooper who serves today.”
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