Fallen officers remembered on Thursday Gene Marrano May 17, 2016 1 minute read Almost 40 Roanoke Valley law enforcement officers have fallen in the line of duty dating back to the late 1800’s. They’ll be honored once again on Thursday afternoon. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: VDACS sees increase in farmers’ marketsNext: Local Colors is back on Saturday Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026