Three Names to be Added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial

Grand Island, Neb. — Three more names will be added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m.

The 2024 Police Memorial Day of Service will honor and remember Grand Island Police Officer Christopher Marcello (End of Watch – July 27, 2022), Shelton Night Marshal Orren Eatherton (End of Watch – March 29, 1956) and Buffalo County Deputy Sheriff Willis Daggett (End of Watch – January 20, 1930).

The ceremony will feature bagpipers as well as the presentation of colors. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Grand Island Police Chief Kevin Denney are among the list of speakers.

The memorial service will take place just four days following Officer Marcello’s name also being added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. A team of officers alongside Chief Denney attended the ceremony after taking part in the Police Unity Tour Bike Ride.

“Monday night was a very needed moment for everyone,” Chief Denney said. “We will never forget Officer Marcello, but we hope these two events can bring a semblance of closure for both the Marcello family as well as our department as a whole.