This Friday, Governor Kim K. Reynolds and the State of Iowa will honor six officers killed in the line of duty, including two from Pottawattamie County.  Each of the men died while serving to protect and keep Iowa communities safe.  You’re invited to attend the ceremony on Friday, May 11th, to honor the fallen peace officers, as well as the many other Iowa officers who have given their lives in the line of duty over the years.

Those set to be honored 10-a.m. Friday at the Peace Officer Memorial located near the Oran State Office Building in Des Moines (215 E. 7th St.), include:

• Special Officer Timothy O’Brien – Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, E.O.W. (End Of Watch) October 2, 1893
• Special Officer Charles E. Crill – Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, E.O.W. March 17, 1917
• Deputy William A. Maxwell – Plymouth Co. Sheriff’s Office, E.O.W. November 16, 1919
• Deputy Robert McKinley – Pottawattamie Co. Sheriff’s Office, E.O.W. March 13, 1947
• Officer William E. Hickman – Indianola Police Department, E.O.W. December 6, 1957
• Deputy Mark Burbridge – Pottawattamie Co. Sheriff’s Office, E.O.W. May 1, 2017

In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place in the State Capital Rotunda. If you are unable to attend this year’s ceremony, there are many ways you can observe National Police Week, during May 13-19, 2018. Please take time and thank current and retired peace officers for protecting and serving your community and the great State of Iowa.