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On May 16, 2022, many gathered at Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources headquarters to honor the 10 Kentucky conservation officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1918.
On May 9, 2019, The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky Conservation Officers Association and state officials gathered at the Fallen Officers Memorial in Frankfort to honor the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. During the ceremony and with family present, Officer Bernard D. Ratliff was added to the Fallen Officers Memorial.