Aram H.
Lieutenant · Counter-terrorism Directorate
- Service:
- 2003 – 2016
- Fell on:
- 12 August 2016
Led the evacuation of forty civilians from a market under attack before returning to neutralise the threat. He did not return home that evening.
In memoriam
Fallen Heroes Memorial
We remember the officers, dispatchers and first responders of Erbil who gave their lives so that others could go home to theirs.
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”
Shilan O.
Sergeant · Family Protection Unit
- Service:
- 2008 – 2019
- Fell on:
- 3 February 2019
The first female officer in her district to lead a domestic-violence response team. Killed while shielding a young mother during a home intervention.
Karwan T.
Officer · Traffic Police
- Service:
- 2014 – 2021
- Fell on:
- 27 June 2021
Struck by a vehicle while directing traffic away from a tanker fire on the 60-metre road. His actions kept the blast radius clear of civilians.
Bahar M.
Senior Dispatcher · 122 Command Centre
- Service:
- 1999 – 2023
- Fell on:
- 9 November 2023
Twenty-four years on the emergency line. Took her last call moments before suffering a fatal stroke at her console — her caller was safely transferred.
Pay your respects
An annual remembrance ceremony is held every September. Families, colleagues and citizens are warmly invited.
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