CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Police Department proudly held a ceremony as The United States Honors Flag was displayed in memory of Officer Kyle Hicks and Senior Officer Vicente Ortiz Jr.
Both officers died this year while in the line of duty.
Officer Kyle Hicks was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance at ta South Side Corpus Christi apartment complex on April 20. He died from his injuries April 24.
On My 21, Officer Vicente Ortiz Jr. was hit on his motorcycle while he was working traffic control on a funeral along Kostoryz Road. Ortiz died from his injuries ten days later on June 1.
The flag presented during the ceremony represents the life and service to the two fallen officers.
Founder and President of The Honor Network Chris Heisler said the story of The United States Honors Flag dates back to the 9/11 terror attacks. The flag travels across the world -- and has even traveled into space -- to honor American heroes.
"It's history of having honored so many men and women, who made the ultimate sacrifice so that's the real significance of the flag, it's history, and the sacrifice they made for it," Heisler said.
The flag will be on display all day Thursday for anyone who wishes to view it and honor our fallen heroes.
To learn more about the U.S. Honor Flag click here.
Digital content producer Emily Salazar contributed to this story.
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