Paredes says her husband would be honored to be recognized by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which made the announcement that it would pay off mortgages in full on the homes for over 30 fallen officers in observance of Independence Day.
The foundation also paid off the mortgage on the home of officer Joseph Santana, who was on duty with Michael Paredes.
The two officers were killed responding to a domestic violence call at a motel where they were ambushed by gunfire.
Memorial ceremony honors 2 El Monte police officers killed in the line of duty last year
Memorial wall unveiled 2 El Monte police officers killed in the line of duty last year