May 9, 2025

Ferris State Public Safety to host 20th annual Police Memorial on May 13

Ferris State University is hosting its 20th annual Police Memorial ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, beginning at 9 a.m.

The Police Memorial, a solemn occasion, pays respect to Ferris State Criminal Justice alums who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The memorial also provides an opportunity for the public to meet and appreciate the dedication of law enforcement professionals from local and statewide agencies.  

The event is held annually on Ferris State’s Robinson Quad on the stage just west of the David L. Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive in Big Rapids. In inclement weather, the Police Memorial will be moved inside Eisler Center in the Rankin Atrium in front of the fireplace.

The memorial will include an invocation delivered by Lead Pastor Simon Endacott, a prayer from Ferris State police Captain Tim Jacobs, the reading of the fallen Ferris State officers, the rifle team’s 21-gun salute, bagpipes and more.

Among the traditional Police Memorial activities will be the posting of colors, an invocation, the reading of the names of Ferris State’s fallen officers, bagpipes, a 21-gun salute and the placement of the memorial wreath. 
This year’s keynote speaker for the Police Memorial is F/Lt. Joshua Lator, retired.

Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodations to attend this event may contact Brittany Taylor at (231) 591-5000 or by emailing [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance.