Honoring the Fallen, Expanding the Legacy- Inside the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of On the Job with PORAC, Brian Marvel sits down with Mark Nichols, Executive Director, and Juan Viramontes, President, of the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) for a powerful and forward-looking conversation centered on the expansion of the California Peace Officers Memorial.
The discussion highlights why the Memorial must grow to meet the needs of the future, creating permanent space for fallen officers’ names, improving accessibility for surviving families, and ensuring the Memorial remains a place of dignity, reflection, and remembrance for generations to come. Mark and Juan share how the Memorial serves as a critical point of healing for families and why thoughtful design and permanence matter deeply to survivors.
The central focus of the episode is the Memorial expansion project, a transformative investment that goes beyond construction. The conversation outlines the vision behind the expansion, the symbolism built into its design, the urgency of fundraising efforts, and how PORAC members, associations, and supporters can play a direct role in bringing this historic project to life. This episode reinforces that honoring the fallen is not a moment in time, but a lasting responsibility, and that the Memorial expansion is essential to preserving that legacy.
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In this episode of On the Job with PORAC, Brian Marvel sits down with Mark Nichols, Executive Director, and Juan Viramontes, President, of the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) for a powerful and forward-looking conversation centered on the expansion of the California Peace Officers Memorial. The discussion highlights why the Memorial must grow to meet the needs of the future, creating permanent space for fallen officers’ names, improving accessibility for surviving families, and ensuring the Memorial remains a place of dignity, reflection, and remembrance for generations to come. Mark and Juan share how the Memorial serves as a critical point of healing for families and why thoughtful design and permanence matter deeply to survivors. The central focus of the episode is the Memorial expansion project, a transformative investment that goes beyond construction. The conversation outlines the vision behind the expansion, the symbolism built into its design, the urgency of fundraising efforts, and how PORAC members, associations, and supporters can play a direct role in bringing this historic project to life. This episode reinforces that honoring the fallen is not a moment in time, but a lasting responsibility, and that the Memorial expansion is essential to preserving that legacy. Connect and Learn More California Peace Officers Memorial Fund https://camemorial.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capeaceofficersmemorial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CAPeaceOfficersMemorial Brian Marvel Twitter: https://x.com/BrianMarvel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianmarvel/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Brian.R.Marvel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/