National Association of Police Organizations

Louisiana Police Memorial

Mrs. Melanie Cannatella, Executive Director of the LLEOM, started the dedication with a moving speech on how she became the Executive Director after the death of her husband, Sergeant Ron Cannatella.. Ron was the President of the Police Association of New Orleans for over 18 years and was a member of the New Orleans Police Department for 29 years. Melanie touched on the fact that Ron wanted this memorial built to honor the men and women who died in the line of duty. It was after the death of Police Officer Ronald Williams, who was killed in the line of duty on March 4, 1995, when Ron began thinking of what he could do to make this a reality. It took a long time for this monument to become a reality. However, Ron's dream was realized after numerous fund raisers, and the untiring efforts of the LLEOM Executive Board.

There are 334 names of police officers, sheriff's deputies, state troopers, and federal agents who are listed dating back as far as 1870. Unfortunately, we already have a name to add for the year 2002. We can only pray that all law enforcement officers who protect this state are kept out of harms way; however, we must face reality that the men and women who protect us are putting their life on the line everyday to make our community safe.

For those who would like to visit the LLEOM, it is located in the Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans. Every May during police week, the LLEOM will have a roll call for those officers who have died in the line of duty the previous year. Look for future information on the date for the May 2003 memorial service.

The LLEOM cost nearly $70,000. We have raised $60,000, yet we still have the remaining $10,000 to raise. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, please send it to:

LLEOM
Post Office Box 851050
New Orleans, LA 70185-1050

Photographs from the Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial

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