Orders Missouri State Capitol dome lighted blue for annual ceremonies honoring fallen Missouri law enforcement officers held at the Missouri





From the Communications Office of Governor Mike Kehoe





Mike Kehoe Missouri Governor
*Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Blue in Honor of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers*

"Orders Missouri State Capitol dome lighted blue for annual ceremonies "held at the Missouri State Capitol "honoring fallen Missouri law enforcement officers"






*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*April 30, 2026*

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Today, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to be lit blue from sunset on Friday, May 1, 2026 until sunrise on Sunday, May 3, in honor of Missouri’s fallen law enforcement officers.

“The Missouri Capitol dome will shine blue this weekend as we honor and remember our state’s law enforcement heroes who have paid the ultimate price for dedicating their lives to protecting their fellow Missourians,” said *Governor Kehoe*. “It takes courage, commitment, and selflessness to wear the badge each day and run toward the dangers that others flee. Our responsibility to preserve the legacy of the fallen and to support their survivors will never fail.”

This year, organizers of the annual Missouri Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will hold the traditional ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers on May1 and 2. The 2026 Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Law Enforcement Memorial on the north side of the State Capitol at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1. The memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2.

The names of two Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2025 have been added to the memorial’s Wall of Honor in advance of this year’s ceremonies. The Wall of Honor now includes 754 fallen Missouri law enforcement officers.


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*Eddie A. Mays *– On June 5, 2025, Bernie Police Department Lieutenant Eddie A. Mays suffered a medical emergency as he was arresting a suspect who was resisting arrest.  


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*Henry Franklin* – On Oct. 6, 2025, Sikeston Department of Public Safety Police Officer Henry Franklin was shot and killed by a homicide suspect as Franklin and other tactical team members assisted in executing an arrest warrant.

The families of the fallen and representatives of law enforcement agencies from across Missouri will participate in the ceremonies. Governor Mike Kehoe and Attorney General Catherine Hanaway will deliver remarks at the service on Saturday.

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*_Friday May 1, 2026_*

*Candlelight vigil honoring Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty*

*When: *8:00 p.m.

*Where:* Law Enforcement Memorial at the Missouri State Capitol, located on North Capitol Drive in Jefferson City (In case of inclement weather the event will be moved indoors.)

*Media: *Open

Photographs of the candlelight vigil will be available for your use on the Missouri Department of Public Safety Facebook page [ [link removed] ]. 

 

*_Saturday, May 2, 2026_*

*Governor Kehoe and Attorney General Hanaway to deliver remarks at memorial service honoring Missouri law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty*

*When: *10:00 a.m.

*Where:* Law Enforcement Memorial at the Missouri State Capitol, located on North Capitol Drive

*Media: *Open ("Saturday’s service will be livestreamed on the ""Missouri Department of Public Safety Facebook page)" [ [link removed] ]

Photos of the Capitol lighted blue will be available on Governor Kehoe's Flickr Page [ [link removed] ].

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Governor Mike Kehoe


About Governor Mike Kehoe

Mike Kehoe was sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor on January 13, 2025. Guided by a dedication to public service and a commitment to Missouri families, Governor Kehoe has made public safety, education, economic development, and agriculture the cornerstones of his administration.






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Contact: Gabby Picard

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566 [ tel:5735366566 ]

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov [ [link removed] ]







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