Attorney General Richard Cordray and the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy honored fallen officers during the 22nd annual state memorial service.
Remarks by: - Ronald Ferrell - Executive Director, Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission - Nicole Claypool - Daughter of fallen officer Christopher Claypool - Sheriff Vernon Stanforth - Attorney General Richard Cordray - Bishop Timothy J. Clarke - First Church of God
Vocal Performances by: - Grove City High School Chorale - Steven Raubenolt - Deputy Superintendent, Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
Featuring: - Firing Battery Salute - Wreath Honor Guard - Riderless Horse - Silent Drill Team - Honor Roll Call - Sounding of Taps - Helicopter Flyover and Missing-Man Formation - Bagpipers
Five officers, who died while serving in 2008, were honored this year: - Derek Owens, Cleveland Division of Police - Joshua Miktarian, Twinsburg Police Department - Timothy Haley, Columbus Division of Police - Marty Martin, Franklin County Sheriff's Office - William Chadwell, Pickaway County Sheriff's Office