It was a day of honor, respect and sadness at One Police Plaza in Downtown Manhattan on Wednesday as Officers Peter Figoski and Alain Schaberger were posthumously awarded with the New York City Police Department’s Medal of Honor.

The two NYPD members were killed in the line of duty last year. Schaberger was pushed off a Brooklyn stoop to his death and Figoski was shot and killed responding to a burglary call.

Their families accepted the star-shaped medals emblazoned with the seal of the city.

For their bravery while helping to keep the city safe, 15 other NYPD members received the Medal of Valor and 12 others were honored with the Police Combat Cross for confronting a person with a weapon and often coming under fire.

Also honored were 13 police officers who died of cancer, lung disease and other illnesses after working in the debris at the World Trade Center site following the September 11th attacks.

“With the awarding of the distinguished service medals, we renew our pledge never to forget them or to forget their service or their sacrifice,” said Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

(Source: NY1)