On Thursday, the Santa Monica Police Department held a 'Dedication of the Memorial Wall,' Honoring Officer Ricardo Crocker, who died in the line of duty in Iraq. Crocker was a Santa Monica Police Officer from 1995-2005 and in the United State Marine Corps from 1989-2005. More than 200 law enforcement officers, and fellow Marines who served with Officer Crocker, were present. Guest arrived from all over the country and from many parts of the world.
Ricardo Crocker's mother unveils the Plaque with his name inscribed upon it. 
Plaque reads:
To the Police officers and firefighter who gave their lives in the line of duty to protect the citizens of Santa Monica. Crocker is the twelfth name on the plaque.
Family, Colleagues and guests gather after the memorial.