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.