Punxsutawney remembers those who fallen in the line of duty

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) - One hundred and sixteen troopers made the ultimate sacrifice since the founding of the Pennsylvania State Police in 1905.

On Monday, May 1 officers came together to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. Troop C in Punxsutawney has had four members lose their lives in the line of duty.

"This is a thought that sticks with every trooper on every call they respond to, and yet they go these Pennsylvania state troopers we all recognize the dangers inherent with our job," Captain Rocco J. Russo, Commander of Troop C said.

Those four members, Privates John F. Henry and Francis A. Zehringer was murdered by members of the black hand society, Patrolman Russel R. Swanson was murdered during a traffic stop and Trooper Monty R. Mitchell who suffered a heart attack on duty were remembered along with all 116 members that have died protecting citizens.

"I was blessed to be Montie's mom for 45 years," Judy Mitchell, Monty Mitchell's mother said. "I'm proud of the man that he became. When I was invited to come today, I was just glad that they're still remembering my son and what he meant to so many people."

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