On Thursday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m., officers from Lexington County’s law enforcement agencies will gather to honor the county’s law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.

The public is invited to join at the law enforcement monument on the west lawn of the Marc H. Westbrook Judicial Center located at 205 E. Main St. in Lexington.

This is an annual event, and according to earlier reporting from the Chronicle, last year’s memorial service was particularly heavy, as another name was added to the downtown Lexington memorial commemorating county officers killed in the line of duty.

Cpt. Drew Barr, a Cayce K9 officer, was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call on April 24, 2022.

“A memorial like this can help inspire future generations to pursue careers in law enforcement and public service,” State Rep. Micah Caskey, whose District 89 covers Cayce, said during last year’s ceremony. “We can help instill a sense of civic duty and civic responsibility. It serves as a reminder of the importance of public safety and the role that law enforcement plays in protecting our communities.”