A Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Deputy who died in the line of duty a little more than 82-years ago, will be honored Friday during a ceremony, in Des Moines. Governor Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim K. Reynolds and other state dignitaries will honor Special Deputy Claude B. Dail and three other officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Each of the men died while serving to protect and keep Iowa communities safe. Dail died Aug. 25th, 1932.

Iowa Peace Officer Memorial, in Des Moines.

The public is invited to attend the event set to take place 10-a.m. Friday, at the Peace Officer Memorial located near the Oran Pape State Office Building (at 215 East 7th Street). In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held in the rotunda, at the State Capitol.

The Governor’s office says if you are unable to attend this year’s ceremony, there are many ways you can observe National Police Week, during May 10-16, 2015. Please take time and thank current peace officers for protecting and serving your community and the great State of Iowa.