Obituaries
Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Honored In Street Renaming Ceremony In Feltonville
After a few tries, an officer unveiled the plaque, which is fixed high above Rising Sun and Wyoming in the city's Feltonville neighborhood.
September 22, 2025
When it came time to unveil a new street sign honoring a Philadelphia Police Officer killed in the line of duty nearly 30 years ago, things didn't go as planned.
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There was a slight snag; the banner over the sign got stuck, which the family of fallen Officer Lauretha Vaird said would have made her smile.
After a few tries, an officer unveiled the plaque, which is fixed high above Rising Sun and Wyoming in the city's Feltonville neighborhood.
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