U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Ratliff, 223rd Engineer Battalion, Joint Task Force Magnolia, Mississippi National Guard, directs service members as they join civilian first responder partners during a funeral procession in Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2025. The National Guard formed a unified line of respect alongside local law enforcement agencies to render full honors, saluting a life defined by service, sacrifice, and commitment in the line of duty.
The funeral procession honored Officer Terry Bennett, a member of the Metropolitan Police Department, who was struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on Interstate 695 on Dec. 23, 2025, and later died from his injuries. Bennett’s service and sacrifice were recognized by law enforcement, National Guard members and community partners as they paid tribute to his line-of-duty death and reaffirmed their collective responsibility to safeguard the public. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Christian Brown)
| Date Taken: | 01.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2026 10:29 |
| Photo ID: | 9493035 |
| VIRIN: | 260123-Z-LK770-1013 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 5.68 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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