Bulletin honors.

On the plaza of the Culture Center at the state capitol in Charleston is Fallen Partner, a memorial to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in West Virginia. Designed by a local sculptor, the 7-foot bronze statue, resting on a nearly 3-foot granite base, was dedicated May 19, 1990.

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Conceived and funded in 1986 by the West Virginia Fraternal Order of Police, the statue depicts a policeman wearing a composite uniform without a hat, thus representing all law enforcement agencies in the state. The left hand holds a scroll and shield that carries the Latin word pax, for peace. The right hand holds the badge and holstered gun of a slain partner. At the base is a plaque with the names of fallen officers. Originally dedicated with 107 names, the plaque now holds 119.

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"This monument is raised to honor all law enforcement officers of West Virginia," the memorial's inscription states. "Every day, police courageously place themselves as living shields between the public and danger. We especially honor and commemorate those officers who have suffered injury or death while protecting us from harm, upholding our laws, and preserving the peace of our society."