In May each year, we participate in the National Law Enforcement
Memorial Week. This is to represent our department with hundreds of
other departments to Honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have
served and sacrificed to make our society safer. Every year we have
continued to honor fallen officers by participating in wreath laying
ceremonies honoring their sacrifice for their communities. These men and
women have committed themselves to support and honor officers killed in
the line of duty and their families. This Unit has helped to bring the
humanity of law enforcement and the losses involved to the forefront of
the public's attention.
The Honor Guard represents the Sheriff's Office at many ceremonies that require the national and state flags to embellish the event and preserve traditions. The Honor Guard posts colors at agency and public events, including swearing-in ceremonies, parades, and other ceremonies deemed appropriate by command staff.
A Color Guard detail consists of 4 or 5 individuals whose purpose is
to guard, carry, and post the national, state and local flags at formal functions.
Additional Serving Opportunities
The Honor Guard also participates in formal public memorial services, funeral services for dignitaries and active or retired members of the agency, as well as line of duty deaths of both agency members and law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions. Our Honor Guard also participates in local community service memorials for Veterans, such as the American Legion, Veterans and Memorial Day services.
Through the support of the Louisa County Sheriff's Office and some generous donations, the Louisa County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard will continue to honor members of the law enforcement community and their families who have paid, and will pay, the ultimate sacrifice.
