(LYON COUNTY, Ky.) — Kentucky State Police Post 1 troopers gathered Saturday morning to honor the memory of Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder on the anniversary of his death with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony and memorial service.
The memorial service took place at 9:54 a.m. CT at the flag pole marking Trooper Ponder’s memorial site, located near the 49-mile marker of Interstate 24 in Lyon County. Kentucky State Police officers, members of Trooper Ponder’s family, and community members who wished to pay their respects attended the ceremony.
The annual observance served to honor Trooper Ponder’s sacrifice and recognize his dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The precise timing of the ceremony at 9:54 a.m. held special significance, marking the exact time associated with the trooper’s line of duty death.
Kentucky State Police continue to remember and honor fallen officers through these memorial services, ensuring their sacrifice and service to the community are never forgotten.
The memorial site along Interstate 24 serves as a permanent reminder of Trooper Ponder’s commitment to protecting and serving the citizens of Kentucky.