CAMPBELL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVITES PUBLIC TO WREATH LAYING CEREMONY THURSDAY, MAY 15

RUSTBURG, VA - The Campbell County Sheriff's Office would like to invite the public and members of the media to attend the department's annual wreath-laying ceremony, in remembrance of Deputy Jason Saunders (killed in the line of duty on April 3, 2007) as well as all fallen law enforcement officers.

The event, held in conjunction with National Law Enforcement Memorial Week, will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Deputy Jason Saunders Memorial Garden adjacent to the Sheriff's Office (87 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg).

The ceremony is open to the public; citizens, employees and their families are likewise invited; Mr. and Mrs. Dale and Peggy Saunders (Jason’s parents) will be in attendance as well.

This year's Guest Speaker is Jason Bohm, Major General USMC (Ret.), Dean of the Liberty University Helms School of Government.

Please direct any inquiries to Major J. Brandon Epperson, or Major Clifford Wood at 434-332-9580.

A memorial video featuring photos shared with the CCSO by Jason's family is posted online. It is available here: https://youtu.be/cNR2kxU4N50 and on the CCSO Facebook page.

For Media Inquires, please contact Captain J.J. Rater, PIO

at jjrater@campbellcountyva.gov.

About the Campbell County Sheriff's Office

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Through community engagement initiatives and partnerships, the Sheriff’s Office works diligently to reduce crime and foster a strong sense of security across the county.

ACCREDITED AGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT VIRGINIA