Memorial service honors fallen officers

Correctional officers were served refreshments during the eighth annual Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional institution division memorial service May 11 in the Skyview Unit Castner Building gym.

Texas Department of Crimal Justice correctional instutional division hosted its eighth annual memorial service May 11 in the Skyview Castner Building gym.

Warden Todd Foxworth welcomed the correctional officers and guests attending the function.

The Skyview/Hodge REACT team presented the colors and the wreath. Chaplain Gary Tibodaux asked the audience to pause for a moment of silence to honor those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Major K.G. Cox lit the memorial candle and read a poem. The prison air horn was sounded in memory of the departed correctional officers.

Scott Lowery played "Amazing Grace" on the bag pipes. Roll call was read by Warden Richard Morris and special tribute given by Major Stuart Calhoun. Music was by Officer Randy Selman.

The Skyview/Hodge REACT Team members stand at attention while Scott Lowery plays the bag pipes. Mr. Lowery played "Amazing Grace" during the Skyview/Hodge annual memorial service May 11. Special music was presented by TDCJ correctional officer Randy Selman. TDCJ Major K.G. Cox lights the candle at the Skyview/ Hodge memorial service. The candle was lit in memory of those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Guest musician Scott Lowery plays the bag pipes at the eighth annual TDCJ memorial service May 11 at the Skyview Castner Building gym.