National Honor Flag will honor the life and service of slain Limon Police Officer

Posted: Mar 12, 2011 4:17 PM by James H Egbert
Updated: Mar 12, 2011 4:30 PM

The U.S. flag that flew over ground zero shortly after 9/11 has come to be known as, National Treasure, will be used to honor the life and sacrifice given by the Limon, Colorado Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty.

The United States Honor Flag, which is under constant security, will be used to honor the life and sacrifice given by 27 year old Jay Sheridan, the Limon, Colorado Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, March 2nd.

The Colorado State Police and numerous law enforcement from the state, will motorcade the United States Honor Flag to Limon on Monday.

There will be a public visitation for Jay Sheridan Monday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Love Funeral Home, 225 F Ave., Limon.

A funeral service will follow a motorcade procession by law enforcement officers from throughout the state at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15th at Limon Public Schools, followed by a graveside service at Pershing Memorial Cemetery in Limon.

The United States Honor Flag flew over ground zero shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and now travels the country to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.