A tri-state memorial to honor fallen police officers will be held at Sam R. McCain Stadium in Trion on May 15, according to three of the event’s organizers Becky Jackson, Shannon Goins and Chad Spraggins..

The U.S. Marine Corp Silent Drill Platoon out of Washington D.C. will fly down to participate in the program and a Blackhawk helicopter fly over are just two parts of that ceremony planned for 2 p.m. May 15 at the Trion Bulldogs stadium.

The Georgia State Patrol Honor Guard, the Chattanooga Police Department and other agencies are slated to participate in the event.  Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson and former Chattooga County Sheriff and GEMA Director Gary McConnell will be speaking at the event.  The public is invited to attend.