Hundreds of law enforcement officers from throughout Arizona paid their respects to Tohono O'odham Nation Police Officer Bryan Brown, who was killed in the line of duty on August 27. The service at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita included a procession, a 21-gun salute and a flyover. Brown, a U.S. Army veteran, was with the Tohono O’odham Police Department for 19 years, including 10 years as school resource officer for the Baboquivari Unified School District. He is survived by his wife, seven children, four step-children, eight grandchildren, seven siblings, and his father.
Bryan Brown memorial
The ceremonial flag is folded over the remains of Tohono O'odham Police officer Bryan Brown as hundreds of law enforcement from throughout the state gather at the Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita for his memorial service Sahuarita, Ariz., September 12, 2020. Several hundred attended the three hour service for Brown who died in the line of duty August 27.
Officer Bryan Brown
Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, who died in the line of duty on Aug. 27, 2020.
Bryan Brown memorial
A Tohono O'odham police officer wipes away tears while standing in formation at the Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita during a memorial service for fellow officer Bryan Brown, Sahuarita, Ariz., September 12, 2020. Brown died in the line of duty August 27.
Bryan Brown memorial
A Pima County Sheriff's honor guard member salutes the procession of law enforcement from throughout the state escorting the remains of Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown to his memorial ceremony at the Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, September 12, 2020. Brown died in the line of duty August 27.
Bryan Brown memorial
The crowd of several hundred find vantage points to watch the ceremony for Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, Sahuarita, Ariz., September 12, 2020. Brown died in the line of duty August 27.
Bryan Brown memorial
Tohono O'odham Police Chief Elton Begay goes to one knee to pass along the ceremonial flag to members of Officer Bryan Brown's family during Brown's memorial ceremony, Sahuarita, Ariz., September 12, 2020. Brown died in the line of duty August 27.
Bryan Brown memorial
A riderless horse with a pair of boots reversed in the stirrups is led past the family and law enforcement personnel gathered at the Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita for a memorial for Tohono O'odham Police Officer Bryan Brown, Sahuarita, Ariz., September 12, 2020. Brown died in the line of duty August 27.
Bryan Brown memorial
Tohono O'odham Police officers go begin the ritual folding of the ceremonial flag in front of hundreds of law enforcement personnel and several hundred mourners as they gather at the Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita for a memorial for Officer Bryan Brown, Sahuarita, Ariz., September 12, 2020. Brown died in the line of duty August 27.
Kelly Presnell
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