The lives of police officers who died in the line of duty over the last year will be honored during a ceremony Friday in Sedalia.
The Sedalia Police Department will host members of the community at the 14th annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. at the Sedalia Municipal Building. The annual event honors fallen officers from across the country, Sedalia Police Chief John DeGonia said.
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