The Tri-State Law Enforcement Memorial will be a first-time event to commemorate the high number of officers killed in the line of duty in the last year.  The event will be held on May 15 at Sam R. Mccain Stadium in Trion. 

Featured speakers includ former Chattooga County Sheriff and GEMA Director Gary McConnell and long-time Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson.  Organizers of the event have also invited Chattanooga Police Chief Bobby Dodd to speak.  A Chattanooga Police officer, Sgt. Tim Chapin was killed in a robbery attempt less than one month ago.  Chief Dodd is reportedly trying to clear his schedule to attend the event.