Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Assistant Sheriff Jason Skeen will kick off the 50th Annual Memorial Torch Relay Run and have a moment of silence for our fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving the residents of Los Angeles County. The run, which consists of 56 legs of varying distance, will begin its non-stop journey from the Hall of Justice building in downtown Los Angeles and travel over 300 miles. The Memorial Torch will pass each of the mainland Sheriff’s stations over the course of three days.
The first Memorial Torch Run began on May 13th, 1975, establishing a long upstanding tradition proudly honoring the memory of those brave and dedicated individuals. Nearly 2,000 runners comprised of department personnel, law enforcement partners, and supporters are expected to participate in this meaningful event, carrying the Memorial Torch in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This year, we will pay special tribute to these three fallen heroes:
Deputy Alfredo M. Flores
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
E.O.W. April 20,2024
Officer Terry Dewitt Long
El Monte Police Department
E.O.W. August 22,2004
Officer Raymond L. Messer
Department of Corrections, Lancaster
E.O.W. August 11,1951
Assistant Sheriff Jason Skeen will kick off the 50th Annual Memorial Torch Relay Run and have a moment of silence for our fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty while serving the residents of Los Angeles County. The run, which consists of 56 legs of varying distance, will begin its non-stop journey from the Hall of Justice building in downtown Los Angeles and travel over 300 miles. The Memorial Torch will pass each of the mainland Sheriff’s stations over the course of three days.
The first Memorial Torch Run began on May 13th, 1975, establishing a long upstanding tradition proudly honoring the memory of those brave and dedicated individuals. Nearly 2,000 runners comprised of department personnel, law enforcement partners, and supporters are expected to participate in this meaningful event, carrying the Memorial Torch in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This year, we will pay special tribute to these three fallen heroes:
Deputy Alfredo M. Flores
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
E.O.W. April 20,2024
Officer Terry Dewitt Long
El Monte Police Department
E.O.W. August 22,2004
Officer Raymond L. Messer
Department of Corrections, Lancaster
E.O.W. August 11,1951
