Sunday, July 6, 2008 East Central Illinois

Ceremonies pay tribute to law officers killed in line of duty

By Steve Bauer
Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:45 AM CDT

Honor guards, gun salutes, bagpipes and bugles, flag displays and speeches all were part of tributes by local law enforcement Friday to officers killed in the line of duty.

Among those honored in ceremonies at the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana was Douglas County Chief Deputy Tommy "T.K." Martin. About 175 people attended the ceremonies.

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