Laguna Beach Police Department memorial ceremony

Luciana Coutchie hugs a supporter during a remembrance ceremony in Laguna Beach on Wednesday that honored fallen Officer Jon Coutchie, who died in the line of duty in 2013.

Members of the Laguna Beach Police Department and others stand and salute during a remembrance ceremony Wednesday that honored fallen Officer Jon Coutchie, who died in the line of duty in 2013.

Luciana Coutchie, mother of Jon Coutchie, places flowers during a ceremony Wednesday to honor her son and fellow fallen Officer Gordon French. Both died in the line of duty while working for the Laguna Beach Police Department: Coutchie in 2013 and French in 1953.

Members of the Laguna Beach Police Department honor guard carry a flag during a remembrance ceremony Wednesday.

Members of the Laguna Beach Police Department honor guard change the flag during a remembrance ceremony Wednesday that honored Officer Jon Coutchie, who died in the line of duty in 2013.

Luciana Coutchie hugs a supporter during a remembrance ceremony Wednesday that honored her son, Jon Coutchie, a Laguna Beach police officer who died in 2013.