SOLEMN CEREMONY HELD ON COURTHOUSE STEPS

  

A solemn ceremony was held on the north side of the Washington County Courthouse this (Friday) morning.  In attendance were Peace Officers from Washington County, officials and workers from the courthouse, citizens, and students from St. Paul’s Church School.  The gathering was organized by the Washington County Peace Officers Association to honor those officers that have given their life in the line of duty.

Deputy Daniel Gaskamp talked about how the past year has been tough for law enforcement and thanked those who continue to go out of their way to encourage them.  Brenham Police Captain Lloyd Powell read a list of officers in the State of Texas who have died in the line of duty in the past year.  The ceremony concluded with the playing of taps and the laying of a wreath at the Washington County Peace Officers monument near the Courthouse steps.