Media Advisory: Office of the Sheriff Dedicates Fallen Heroes Memorial

Upper Marlboro, MD…  During Police Week 2013, the Office of the Sheriff will hold a ceremony marking the official dedication of its “Fallen Heroes Memorial” and honor the lives of Sergeant James Arnaud and DFC Elizabeth Magruder, who died in the line of duty in 2002 while attempting to serve an emergency petition. .

WHO:             Sheriff Melvin C. High and former Sheriffs

                        Office of the County Executive

                        Deputy Sheriff’s Association President Stan Moore

                        Family Members of Elizabeth Magruder and Sergeant James Arnaud

WHAT:          Dedication of “Fallen Heroes Memorial” and ceremony to honor the Memory of

Sgt. James Arnaud and DFC Elizabeth Magruder

WHEN:          Thursday, May 16, 2013

                        8:00 a.m.

WHERE:       Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff – Site of the Memorial

                        5303 Chrysler Way, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

A brief reception will follow the ceremony.

Members of the media are invited to attend; for more information contact the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office, Press Information Office at 301-780-7354.

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