Two Arizona children got a first day of school surprise when they were greeted by dozens of Phoenix police officers - all friends of the father they lost five years ago.

Kaylee and Kody's father Travis Murphy was killed in the line of duty. Kaylee was only two-years-old and Kody born two weeks before.

But Travis' friends, which included fellow cops as well as firefighters, were there to keep his memory alive when the second-grader and kindergartner arrived at Peoria Terramar Elementary School.

Kaylee and Kody Murphy were given a first day of school surprise when Phoenix police officers greeted them at Peoria Terramar Elementary school to honor their father Travis, who was killed in the line of duty five years ago

Travis' friends, which included fellow cops as well as firefighters, were there to keep his memory alive when Kaylee, 7, and Kody, 5, walked hand-in-hand with their mother Danielle to class

The officers held up a big handmade sign that read 'Kinder Path' and lined the entrance as the children walked hand-in-hand to class with their mother Danielle.

Kaylee and Kody asked their mom, 'Who are all these people, do they know daddy?', Danielle told KTAR.

She replied, 'yes, they're all Daddy's friends'.

The officers also passed out pencils and posed for pictures with many other children, bringing a smile to many on their first day of school.

Five years after Murphy's death, the Phoenix Police Department has continued to keep the promise they made to keep Danielle, Kaylee and Kody in their extended family, ABC 15 reported.

Danny Ledezma Martinez was found guilty last month of Murphy's murder. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.