The City of Manhattan Beach will remember three Manhattan Beach Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty: Officer Charles Frederick Grau (End of Watch: September 11, 1952), Officer Richard Timothy Giles (End of Watch: February 14, 1962) and Officer Martin Lane Ganz (End of Watch: December 27, 1993). Our community is invited to join City Officials, Police & Fire Staff and Families of our fallen Officers as we honor and celebrate their lives.

The Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony will take place in the Public Safety parking lot (15th Street/Valley Drive) at 10:00 AM and will immediately be followed by the Police & Fire Open House at 11:00 AM. The Police and Fire facilities are located at 400/420 15th Street on the corner of 15th Street and Valley Drive. Visitors can enter the event site on Valley Drive, between 13th and 15th Streets.

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