Fallen officers honored

Members of the American Legion Honor Guard perform a 21-gun salute at the Fallen officer Memorial outside the Mt. Sterling Police Dept.

All photos by Tom Marshall

Keith Murphy, above on left, played the bagpipes during a ceremony at the Fallen Officer monument in front of the Mt. Sterling Police Dept. Murphy is a grand musician with the Grand Lodge of Kentucky from Stamping Ground. Mayor Al Botts can be seen at right.

Beth Willoughby was the speaker today at a Fallen Officer Memorial event that began at the Market Pavilion.

Posted Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:00 am

The annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service was held today at the Market Pavilion.

This year's speaker was Elizabeth Willoughby, chief deputy at the Montgomery County Regional Jail.

From the pavilion, those participating marched to Fallen Officer Memorial in front of the Mt. Sterling Police Dept.

The event also included a 21-gun salute from the American Legion Honor Guard.

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Mt. Sterling Advocate, October 1, 2026

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