Editorial: 02-2015-jg-news-01

Maya Mercer, left, holds a rose as Newport News police officers wait to place the Flag, Boots and Hat during Thursday's candlelight memorial service to remember the 11 police officers who have died on duty and to honor those who serve today.

Maya Mercer, left, holds a rose as Newport News police officers wait to place the Flag, Boots and Hat during Thursday's candlelight memorial service to remember the 11 police officers who have died on duty and to honor those who serve today.