Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Tuesday, July 5 to sunset on Thursday, July 7 in honor of Floyd County peace officers who died after being shot in a standoff on Thursday, June 30.
“I speak on behalf of the entire Senate in expressing my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty overnight,” said Senate President Robert Stivers on Thursday night’s officer-involved shooting in Allen in Floyd County. “Their sacrifices will not be forgotten; I believe in the spirit of the people of eastern Kentucky and those in Floyd County who will come through this storm stronger than ever.”
Funeral services for Floyd County Sheriff’s Deputy and Martin City Fire Chief William Petry will be held Tuesday, July 5, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg.
Funeral services for Prestonsburg Police Captain Ralph Frasure will be held Wednesday, July 6, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg.
Funeral services for Prestonsburg Police Officer Jacob Chaffins will be held Thursday, July 7, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. Interment will follow at Gethsemane Gardens in Prestonsburg.
Gov. Beshear encourages all individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies to join in this tribute. Additional flag status information is available at governor.ky.gov/flag-status.