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Memorial service to recognize fallen Kentucky officers

Posted at 5:13 AM, Jun 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-21 05:13:33-04

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State Police are holding a memorial service for fallen officers.

A statement from the agency says the annual memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony is Friday afternoon at the Kentucky State Police Training Academy in Frankfort. The service will recognize the 29 troopers, two officers, and six highway patrolmen who have died in the line of duty.

Those attending will include Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rick Sanders as well as family and friends of the fallen officers.