Sgt. Todd Boisvert, of the Woonsocket Police Department, hugs his sons, T.J., left, and Jack before embarking yesterday from Globe Park on the eighth annual walk to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness and donations for the Concerns of Police Survivors organization. About a dozen local officers are expected to arrive in Washington on Tuesday at the National Fallen Police Officer’s Memorial. At top, Detective Sgt. Brad Scully leads the way, heading south on Great Road in North Smithfield.

The Providence Journal / Bob Thayer