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Thousands attend memorial service for slain Virginia Beach police officers

Law enforcement officers from several cities and states attended the service for officers Cameron Girvin, 25, and Christopher Reese, 30.

Officers with Norfolk Police Department salute as the families of Virginia Beach Police Department officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese are processed in to their memorial service at Rock Church on Saturday, March 1, 2025. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

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