Winners of the Law Enforcement memorial Contest in studio at KZIM KSIM

Seniors and Lawmen Together or SALT and local law enforcement gather every year to remember their fallen brothers in blue. This year a name has been added to the Memorial monument located under the giant flag in Cape County Park North. Assistant Chief of Police in Cape Girardeau Roger Fields has escorted the winners of a contest held by the Southeast Missourian Junior to the KZIM KSIM studio for the last decade. Local kids compete in contests including; coloring, poems, and essays, divided by age. The winner of the coloring portion was 7-year old Connor Ritter of Leopold Elementary. The best poem was written by 9-year old Lauren Brown of St. Vincent School. The winner of the essay portion was 12-year old Graesen Meystedt of St. Vincent School. A ceremony was held at the Conservation Center at 10am Friday where a 10-42 sign is given for all 48 heroes whose name is engraved on the memorial. This year Caruthersville Officer Evan Burns was added to that list. Fields says the committee who chose the winners was made up of law enforcers and families of the fallen.