corrections, captain steven river, deputy sheriff gill ri, jefferson davis parish, mark albert hall senior, new orleans, prison department, lieutenant glen jr., correctional deputy michael pitts, deputy sheriff donald donna michelle richardson, captain kevin paul trajan, captain randy michael valid, officer marshal lee junior and officer sharon welcomes, they are passing, each of theirs, was felt throughout our state and they are tragic reminders of the danger law enforcement officers face every day when they report for duty, and they know it, they accept the risks, their families accept the risks, their spouse, their children. we must honor their sacrifice. i ask that he wiewl join in prayer for the fallen officers and we keep in prayer those who protect us during the day. it's a difficult time, but knowing our country supports can make a difference. the annual blue at the zoo event was canceled that seeks to foster interactive experiences with the new orleans police department. the new orleans police department superintendent sean ferg sorn -- ferguson said that he was disheartened by that. we need more events, not fewer. we have much work to do. but today let's acknowledge