Fallen Officers Remembered on Traveling Memorial

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Beyond the Call of Duty is a traveling memorial that honors fallen officers. It made a stop today at the Joplin Police Department.

“ They are traveling the country paying tribute to fallen officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We appreciate their support .”

— Capt William Davis, Joplin Police

The exhibit features Joplin Police Officers Jake Reed and Ben Cooper who were killed in the line of duty in March 2022. Also that same month Carthage High School graduate and Bonne Terre, Mo. Officer Lane Burns was killed.

“ When there is a loss, usually there is a huge outpouring of support. And over time that support dwindles away. But all the while the families lives are forever changed that day. ”

— Allison McCarter, Beyond the Call of Duty, Coordinator

She goes on to tell us they created the memorial so that people all over the country can hear fallen officers stories, see their faces and support their families.

The entire annual trip is 23,000 miles, today is day 59 of 73 with 17,000 miles traveled so far.

Read more and consider making a donation when you click here to their website www.endofwatchride.com