Family, friends, and colleagues gathered Saturday to honor Officer Austin Machitar, who was killed in the line of duty during a high-speed pursuit in late August.

Officer Austin Machitar always wanted to make a difference. He said so himself. “All my life, growing up, I felt like I wanted to make this world a better place in whatever way possible, anywhere from picking up that piece of paper of trash to volunteering my time to help kids and adults less fortunate than I am,

Memorial services for San Diego Police officer Austin Machitar, who died on Aug. 26 after a fiery crash in Clairemont, will be held Saturday.

A memorial service was held Saturday for San Diego Police Officer Austin Machitar, who lost his life in the line of duty last month.