PATERSON, NJ – The Hackensack Police Department’s Honor Guard showed their respect and gratitude for law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The Honor Guard members attended the Blue Mass in Paterson to pay tribute to these brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Blue Mass is a traditional Catholic Mass held to honor and recognize the service and sacrifice of police officers, firefighters, and other first responders.
The department said the Honor Guard members felt privileged to have had the opportunity to attend the Blue Mass and pay their respects to these fallen heroes who served and protected their community.