Lake County police memorial takes on special meaning this year

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Pam Bock Trustee for F.O.P. Auxiliary places ribbJoseph Howard Lake County Police Department before memorial for fallen officers Friday May

Pam Bock, Trustee for the F.O.P. Auxiliary places a ribbon on Joseph Howard, of the Lake County Police Department, before a memorial for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Members Lake County Police Department post America's colors during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday May 18 2012 Government

Members of the Lake County Police Department post America's colors during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Sgt. Penelpoe Stokes-Mercado speaks guests attendance during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday May 18 2012 Government Complex Crown

Sgt. Penelpoe Stokes-Mercado speaks to guests in attendance during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich left Deputy Chief Dan Murchek lower their heads as they follow along prayer during memorial

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich, left, and Deputy Chief Dan Murchek lower their heads as they follow along in prayer during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Clyde Wolf plays taps during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday May 18 2012 Government Complex Crown Point. |

Clyde Wolf plays taps during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich speaks guests attendance during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday May 18 2012 Government

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich speaks to guests in attendance during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich speaks about dangers police work during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday May 18

Lake County Sheriff John Buncich speaks about the dangers of police work during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

A Lake County Police helicopter pass over head during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday May 18 2012 Government

A Lake County Police helicopter pass over head during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Sgt. Mike Dorsey salutes as Lake County Officers lower flags half staff during memorial service held for fallen officers Friday

Sgt. Mike Dorsey salutes as Lake County Officers lower the flags to half staff during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Reverend Joseph Vamos holds his hover his heart as Lake County Officers lower flags half staff during memorial service held

Reverend Joseph Vamos holds his hand over his heart as Lake County Officers lower the flags to half staff during a memorial service held for fallen officers on Friday, May 18, 2012, at the Government Complex, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

CROWN POINT — Jacqueline Meux sobbed gently Friday as presenters at the 2012 Lake County Police Memorial Service spoke of the commitment and sacrifice made by those in law enforcement in Lake County and throughout the country who have paid the ultimate price. Relatives clutching …