Four Boston Police officers who have died since their service to the department ended were added to a memorial wall at the Area C-11 station house in Fields Corner last Saturday. The remembrance event— now in its fourth year— also serves as a family fun day for the families of current and former police officers from the C-11 district, one of the four districts that cover parts of Dorchester.

The officers remembered on Saturday include Officer David Brown, who died in 1983 while on duty; Sergeant Diana Green, who died in 1995; Detective Edward Dooley, who died in 2000 after his retirement; and Officer David Holleran, who passed away last November. Family members of the officers were given the opportunity to unveil the individual plaques on the memorial wall. 

The honorees were cited for their devotion to keeping the community safe, bravery in the line of duty, and outstanding character. A gathering was set up behind the station where food, games, and bouncy houses were at the childrens’ disposal. There was also an unlocked police car for them to enjoy.

C-11 Officer Jimmy Dorian opened the memorial session and invited fellow officers and family members of the honorees to take the podium and share stories of their late loved ones.

“All of these officers encouraged us to be stronger, to love more and to serve more,” Dorian said, “Please know our station is your station. Our memorial wall will be open all day for anyone to pay their respects.”

 Officer David Brown’s sons spoke about their father. One of them, Jaquin Cordova, talked about the car chase that his father was involved in on Columbia Road shortly before his death.

“Thank you for caring about your children,” Cordova said, “and thank you for caring about your community and caring about Boston.” 

Officer Carol Collins said that Sergeant Green “loved people,” and “put the community first in her service.” Officer Amy Hamilton shared some memories about Detective Dooley, who was often seen patrolling on horseback. 

“He chased down a car on a horse and recorded a license plate number that led to a murder arrest,” Hamilton said. She described Dooley as a “fair, nice and quiet, but a great detective.” 

Officer David Holleran, who served in the BPD for 30 years, spent his last few years as a part-time detail clerk. Speakers said that he often would have everybody laughing.

Mayor Martin Walsh met the families and officers inside. “We care about our police department in the City of Boston. They do an amazing job,” Walsh said. “I want to thank everyone for being here today, as well as the captain and the commissioner, and all of the C-11 officers for the great work they do here.”

BPD Commissioner William Gross knows something about the spirit of C-11. “It’s good to be home. C-11 is where I first started,” he said, adding, “There is no other station like this because we believe in family. No matter what we will never forget our brothers and sisters. Our department is No. 1 in community policing because of the service that was shown by all those honored here today. They served a diverse community and your loved ones paved the way.” 

After roll call was read, members of the Boston Police Gaelic Column performed a bagpipe-rendition of “Amazing Grace” and the families and loved ones moved inside the station house to gather at the memorial wall for the unveiling of the plaques.