JEFFERSON CITY,Mo. – Tonight, the Missouri Capitol dome will be illuminated in blue to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The lighting marks the beginning of a series of events dedicated to honoring these fallen heroes.
There will be a candlelight vigil this evening at 8 p.m. and a memorial service Saturday at 10 a.m. During the service, the names of the officers, including Hermann Police Sergeant Mason Griffith, will be added to the Wall of Honor. Sgt. Griffith tragically lost his life last March while responding to a disturbance at a convenience store.