Today, many across the Dallas metroplex and the country came together with the families of the five police officers to mourn and remember those brave men. Fresh in many’s minds were the images from last Thursday night, from the hugs and outpouring of support to those on the Thin Blue Line, and much more.

The honored guests at this memorial service were not, in my opinion, any of the dignitaries present. No, it wasn’t the mayor, Chief Brown, President Bush and his wife Laura, nor was it Senator Ted Cruz, Vice President Joe Biden or his wife Jill, and it certainly wasn’t President Obama or Michelle. No, the honored dignitaries were five men who could only be there in spirit.