Gov. Beshear speaks at Fallen Officers Ceremony
2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024.
"When we add a name to the law enforcement memorial, it's more than an act of duty; it's a promise from a grateful commonwealth that these officers who died protecting our safety will never to be forgotten," Gov. Beshear said. "The memory of those we honor today, as well as the additional 589 officers listed on the monument, inspires us to be better, to do more and to strive to live up to the incredibly high standards of service and sacrifice they set." Comments | Permalink
2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024.
"When we add a name to the law enforcement memorial, it's more than an act of duty; it's a promise from a grateful commonwealth that these officers who died protecting our safety will never to be forgotten," Gov. Beshear said. "The memory of those we honor today, as well as the additional 589 officers listed on the monument, inspires us to be better, to do more and to strive to live up to the incredibly high standards of service and sacrifice they set." Comments | Permalink
Pam Phipps presented with flag at Fallen Officers Ceremony
2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024. Deputy Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect in Russell Springs. Comments | Permalink
2025-06-05 - Richmond, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear joined law enforcement officials and family members to pay tribute to 10 Kentucky officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Russell County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joshua Phipps, end of watch Sept. 16, 2024. Deputy Phipps was shot and killed while pursuing a fleeing suspect in Russell Springs. Comments | Permalink
Travel: Cedar Breaks National Monument, 1 of 2
2025-06-05 - Brian Head, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com
Robert writes, "This beautiful National Monument is one of those gems that is often overlooked since its neighboring Bryce Canyon draws all the attention and large crowds. It is only about an hour away from Bryce.
It is much like Bryce Canyon, but at a much smaller scale. It is still very picturesque, with very few crowds (we were the only ones that day). It has a new Visitors' Center, with some hikes around the rim, and awesome views that make it a worthwhile stop. Due to its 10,000 foot elevation and winter snow pack, the main entrance road is open to car traffic only from late-May through mid-October. The day of our visit it was windy and around 34 degrees; the idea of any type of hiking was quickly put to rest." Comments | Permalink
2025-06-05 - Brian Head, UT - Photo by Robert Ellis, robertelliswoodworking.com
Robert writes, "This beautiful National Monument is one of those gems that is often overlooked since its neighboring Bryce Canyon draws all the attention and large crowds. It is only about an hour away from Bryce.
It is much like Bryce Canyon, but at a much smaller scale. It is still very picturesque, with very few crowds (we were the only ones that day). It has a new Visitors' Center, with some hikes around the rim, and awesome views that make it a worthwhile stop. Due to its 10,000 foot elevation and winter snow pack, the main entrance road is open to car traffic only from late-May through mid-October. The day of our visit it was windy and around 34 degrees; the idea of any type of hiking was quickly put to rest." Comments | Permalink
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