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Published: Friday, May 22, 2026

"Each of you have traveled a long and difficult journey. We welcome you and thank you for joining us," Feroleto told them. Troop A and other police agencies hold the ceremony near May 15, the day President John F. Kennedy designated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

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State Police Troop A honors lives of service | The Batavian Skip to main content Secondary menu Calendar Contact Us Advertise About Search Search Main menu Home Batavia&#039;s List Sports Calendar Shop Local Opinion Business Announcements Obituaries Jobs State Police Troop A honors lives of service By Brian Quinn May 22, 2026, 7:55am Trooper/Sgt. Derek Marchiano carries the wreath to be placed, accompanied by Sgt. Shaun Fallon and Sharon Keane, widow of Trooper William Keane. Photo by Brian Quinn As New York State Police Troop A Commander Major Amie Feroleto put it Thursday morning, safety is not free. The sacrifice the fallen officers made is a reminder of that, she said at the Troop A Memorial Service, is a reminder of that. "To honor them is to live by the values they embodied - integrity, courage and service," she said. The Troop A members being honored Thursday were more than uniformed personnel, Feroleto said. "They were fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, friends and colleagues," she said. "May we carry their memory with us, not only in this moment, but in all that we do." Feroleto noted the families of several fallen members attended Thursday's service. "Each of you have traveled a long and difficult journey. We welcome you and thank you for joining us," Feroleto told them. Troop A and other police agencies hold the ceremony near May 15, the day President John F. Kennedy designated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. It's a reminder that our freedom and safety are secured through sacrifice. "To the families of our fallen, we are honored by your presence. Your strength and resilience reflect the very character of those we remember today," Feroleto said. "We will never forget your loved ones and we remain forever grateful for the sacrifice you have shared with us. Each name etched into the monument behind me represents more than a loss. It represents a life of service, a commitment to others and a legacy that endures." The members who died in the line of duty stand between order and chaos - facing uncertainty with courage, resolve and selflessness, the Troop A commander said. Sharon Keane, widow of Trooper William Keane, who died in the line of duty on Aug. 23, 2013, participated in the placing of the wreath. She says she attends the service every year if possible. "My husband died in the line of duty and it's my way of honoring him - one of the ways I honor him is coming to these memorials. There was one last night in Buffalo. I went to that one as well," she told The Batavian after the service ended. "It's also nice to see people I've met over the years." The State Police Troop A does a wonderful job with the ceremony, Sharon Keane said. Troop A covers a large area, Keane said and she keeps in touch with fallen members' relatives who were part of the Empire State Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a chapter she was president of for awhile. "It's a non-profit. It's actually a national organization," she said. "During (

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