WASHINGTON — A solemn ceremony Monday honored fallen law enforcement officers from the D.C. region.

During the 37th Annual Washington Area Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service, a “roll call of heroes” named officers from dozens of area departments who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Bagpipes and drums played and trumpets exchanged a haunting rendition of echo taps.

“I wish to particularly reach out to the survivors of the officers being honored today for the first time. Keep in mind that it is not an easy road,” said Hector Dittamo, national board member of the group, Concerns of Police Survivors.

Dittamo said survivors should realize they now have an even larger extended family.

“Those being other survivors, the officials and family support team of your respective agency or department and in general the entire law enforcement officers community,” Dittamo said.

Commending local police officers and officers around the world, Dittamo thanked them for their courage and bravery and said his family prays for them and their families every day.