 Members of law enforcement gathered tonight in Bemidji to recognize and remember those who served and lost their lives in the line of duty. Positioned in the shadow of the Beltrami County Courthouse, community members and residents gathered for the Peace Officers Memorial service. This is the 19th year the ceremony has been held in Bemidji. The message at the ceremony highlighted the importance of remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and the importance of showing gratitude towards law enforcement in our changing times. Probably more important than ever before because of the of our society and some of the things they have to deal with. And of course whether you're military or law enforcement we like to we want to honor them and they like to be remembered and they give an ultimate sacrifice and so very very important to to remember that. Law enforcement fatalities rose nationwide. In Minnesota one officer was killed in the line of duty during the past year.