Hundreds of law enforcement officers paid their respects to fallen Bardstown (Ky.) Police Officer Jason Ellis on May 30 during a memorial service. Officer Ellis' K-9, Figo, also paid his respects, keeping a vigil and resting his paw on the officer's casket. Read the full story here. Photos by Wales Hunter.
Bardstown Police Memorial
Officers with heads bowed prepare for the start of the memorial service.
Officers and a young boy salute Officer Ellis.
Residents displayed a large American flag
A procesion of some 800 vehicles heads toward High View Cemetery in Chaplin.
Officers from several surrounding states attended Officer Ellis' service.
A local resident thanks Officer Ellis for his service.
Officers prepare to load Officer Ellis into the hearse.
Officer Ellis' K-9, Figo, pays his respects at his handler's casket.
Bardstown Police Chief Rick McCubbin said Ellis "paid the ultimate sacrifice doing what he loved: being a police officer."
Officer Ellis makes his way toward his final resting place.