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Ohio Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony - 2009
 
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Attorney General Richard Cordray and the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy honored fallen officers during the 22nd annual state memorial service.

Remarks by:
- Ronald Ferrell - Executive Director, Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission
- Nicole Claypool - Daughter of fallen officer Christopher Claypool
- Sheriff Vernon Stanforth
- Attorney General Richard Cordray
- Bishop Timothy J. Clarke - First Church of God

Vocal Performances by:
- Grove City High School Chorale
- Steven Raubenolt - Deputy Superintendent, Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

Featuring:
- Firing Battery Salute
- Wreath Honor Guard
- Riderless Horse
- Silent Drill Team
- Honor Roll Call
- Sounding of Taps
- Helicopter Flyover and Missing-Man Formation
- Bagpipers

Five officers, who died while serving in 2008, were honored this year:
- Derek Owens, Cleveland Division of Police
- Joshua Miktarian, Twinsburg Police Department
- Timothy Haley, Columbus Division of Police
- Marty Martin, Franklin County Sheriff's Office
- William Chadwell, Pickaway County Sheriff's Office
May 5, 2009