The Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff's Office announce road closures for the upcoming funeral procession of a fallen officer. This is for Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic, who gave his life in the line of duty.
Tomorrow the procession will arrive in Parsons between 11:00am and noon traveling along 16th Street en route to St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Drivers should anticipate traffic delays during this time. Following the funeral services, the procession to Mt. Olivet Cemetery on South 32nd Street is expected to begin between 3:00pm and 4:00. The route is from St. Patrick's, south on Central Avenue, then west on Main Street and then south on 32nd Street to the cemetery.
There will be a large law enforcement presence along the route. Major intersections and side streets will be temporarily blocked by the Honor Motor Escort, Kansas Highway Patrol, Labette County Sheriff's Office, and Parsons Police Department to ensure the safe passage of the procession. Driver are encouraged to plan ahead and find alternative routes during this time.
The Labette County Sheriff's Office and the Parsons Police Department encourage community members to line Main Street with American flags or blue ribbons in remembrance and honor of Officer Simoncic's sacrifice.
