He was taken to Centre Community Hospital and then life-flighted to Geisinger. A memorial service was held over the weekend to remember police officers killed in action. The ninth annual Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service was held Saturday afternoon in Hollidaysburg. The service was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Police Chiefs Association. Family, friends, and fellow officers were all on hand to pay their respects.
Organizers say the ceremony is to remember the fallen officers, as well and their families.
Two officers from our region were remembered. State Police Sergeant Arthur Hershey from Bedford, and patrolman Steven Jerman from the Kane Borough Police Department were honored at the ceremony. On Fox News Sunday, Ridge was grilled about his differences with the Texas Governor, including the abortion issue. Presidential hopeful George W Bush is considering Ridge for the V.P. nomination, but Bush is pro-life. Governor Ridge was asked if he'd consider turning down the nomination if it was offered to him.