FOP #61 Holds Annual Memorial Ride
The local Fraternal Order of Police #61 held their annual memorial ride on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Leaving out from the Jefferson County Co op, dozens of officers filed single file, lights on, to their destination at Douglas Dam where they held a memorial service honoring those that have fallen this year in the line of duty. Five fallen Tennessee officers were remembered for their contributions and dedication to protect and serve the community. Nationally,one hundred and thirty three officers gave their lives in the line of duty.
Kenneth Lodwick, President of the local chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police, offered the welcome and introduced District 4 Attorney General Dunn,who gave the memorial address. National Police Week was May 10-16th and is designed to promote remembrance of fallen law enforcement and honor those, both active and retired, that protect and serve.
