VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — At the Oceanfront near 35th Street, figures symbolizing the Virginia Beach Police Department, the Sheriff’s Department, and various state and federal agencies stand side by side at the Law Enforcement Monument. They hold hands, reflecting a commitment to mutual support, and each has a hand outstretched towards the citizens below.
Nearby, the names of fallen officers serve as a somber reminder of the dangers law enforcement may face. Two names, Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese, will soon be added to the memorial after a deadly traffic stop last Friday.
Retired Norfolk police officer Rick James was one of many devastated to learn of the latest line-of-duty deaths…