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MANISTIQUE -- The Michigan State Police Gladstone Post/Manistique Outpost, Schoolcraft County Sheriff's Department, Sault Tribal Police and Manistique Public Safety Department are hosting the 2022 Upper Peninsula Peace Officers Memorial. This ceremony will be held at the Manistique High School on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. The purpose of this event is to honor the memory of fallen officers, having made the ultimate sacrifice in their services to the public. The ceremony includes recognition of fallen officers in the Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin bordering agencies, Ontario bordering agencies, and Upper Peninsula natives. The 2022 Ernest Banning Award recipient, Ret. Trooper Howard Haulotte, will also be honored.
Attendees will experience a law enforcement processional, the roll call of fallen officers, the laying of the wreath, a performance of taps, a rifle salute, and a keynote speech by Michigan State Police Director, Colonel Joe Gasper.
The Michigan State Police and Schoolcraft County Law Enforcement Community invite area residents to attend and join in honoring fallen officers and support the families left behind.