--MEDIA ADVISORY--

Media: Due to this service being presented virtually, we are asking for any assistance in getting the announcement out to the families. If you would consider sharing the link to the landing page for the event on your social media and news pages, we would greatly appreciate it. 

South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) announces the following event:

WHAT:   Virtual Memorial Service for Highway Fatality Victims. This virtual memorial service will be available for viewing on
                the SCDPS Facebook page and in the public Facebook event.  

WHEN:  Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

WHY:    To remember the more than 1,000 lives lost on South Carolina roadways in 2023. The virtual service will include a video
              tribute and several messages of comfort from various highway safety professionals.

HOW:   Use the following link to access virtual memorial service resources and join the Facebook event
              page: https://linktr.ee/dps_fhf.
 

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety includes the Highway Patrol, State Transport Police, Bureau of Protective Services, Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame. Our mission is to ensure public safety by protecting and serving the people of South Carolina and its visitors.