David Romrell’s father Reid Romrell, left, and wife Elizabeth Romrell cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. David Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department’s 79 years. Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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David Romrell’s father Reid Romrell, left, and wife Elizabeth Romrell cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday. David Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department’s 79 years. The dedication included remarks by Romrell’s family and the audience joining together to do pushups in his memory. Romrell had been with the department for 11 months after serving several tours of duty as a U.S. Marine when he was killed while investigating a burglary in progress. Felix Anthony Calata intentionally hit Romrell with his car as he attempted to get away, according to police. Calata was then shot and killed by officers.

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South Salt Lake Police Chief Jack Carruth, center, becomes emotional as Mayor Cherie Wood, left, reads the proclamation renaming the department's building as the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. Deputy Chief Dwayne Ruth sits next to Chief Carruth. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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More than 50 people including Elizabeth Romrell, South Salt Lake police officers, firefighters, marines and civilians honor David Romrell with pushups during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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"Do you want to say thank you?" Elizabeth Romrell asks her son Jackson Romrell, referring to thanking the people who came to the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. David Romrell, their husband and father, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Signage for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building is seen on the outside of the building during the dedication ceremony in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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An audience member takes a moment during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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South Salt Lake Police Deputy Chief Dwayne Ruth comforts David Romrell's sister, Jennifer Romrell Legerski, after her remarks honoring her brother's life during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Elizabeth Romrell wipes away a brief tear while she speaks about her late husband during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. The majority of her remarks were lighthearted and brought the crowd to laughter. David Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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David Romrell's father Reid Romrell, left, and wife Elizabeth Romrell cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony for the David P. Romrell Public Safety Building in South Salt Lake on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. David Romrell, who was killed one year ago, is the first South Salt Lake police officer to die in the line of duty in the department's 79 years. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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