Memorial chair honours fallen South Dakota Deputy Prorok

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 01:32 · Archive

A memorial chair has been unveiled at Moody County Courthouse to honour Chief Deputy Ken Prorok, killed on duty in February 2024.

More than two years after Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok was killed in the line of duty in February 2024, a memorial chair has been unveiled at the courthouse where he worked. Dozens of people gathered for the dedication at the Moody County Courthouse in Flandreau, South Dakota.

The chair was created by Saving a Hero's Place, an organisation based in San Antonio, Texas that designs custom-designed chairs to honour fallen law enforcement officers. The organisation's founder is a graduate of the San Antonio Police Academy. Prorok's wife, Renee Prorok, worked with the organisation during the design process. 'We spent a few days with them, got to know them on a personal level. They are amazing people that do an amazing, amazing thing for families, law enforcement,' she said.

South Dakota is the first state to receive one of the organisation's chairs, which have now reached 32 states. The memorial also includes a Police Unity Tour jersey, part of the annual Police Week Memorial Ride. Tommy Capell, executive director of Saving a Hero's Place, said the chair aims to preserve Prorok's legacy. 'We want new officers to walk in and like, "What is this? Who was this?"' he said. 'That keeps the legacy of the officer alive.'

How it is being reported

• Permanent tribute honors late Moody County Chief Deputy Ken ProrokSaving a Hero’s Place, an organization that creates custom-designed chairs, worked with Prorok’s loved ones during the design process.Dakotanewsnow · 14 Nov, 00:54
• Memorial chair honors fallen Moody County Deputy’s legacySIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) - More than two years after Moody County Chief Deputy Ken Prorok was killed in the line of duty, he's being honored in a permanent way inside the courthouse where he once worked. For years, Prorok walked through the courthouse doors to serve the people of Moody County. Now there's a [...]Keloland · 13 Nov, 20:12

In this story: Ken Prorok · Renee Prorok · Saving a Hero's Place · Moody County · South Dakota

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