As a way to honor those police officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice while trying to protect their communities, an event in Big Rapids will be held next week to pay tribute to them.

The 14th annual Police Memorial ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9th, in front of FLITE Library on the campus of Ferris State University.

Officers from local agencies and around the state will be in attendance.

This year's event will honor former Ferris graduate Colin Rose who was killed in 2016 while on patrol for Wayne State University Police.

The event is free to the public .