‘The loss does not diminish’: SC designates day for emergency responders killed in line of duty

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 618

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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COLUMBIA — After Memorial Day commemorates those who died in military service, families of emergency responders killed in the line of duty will have their own day of remembrance starting this year.

A new law designates June 1 as Gold Shield Day in South Carolina to honor the lives of police officers, firefighters and paramedics killed on the job. Gov. Henry McMaster signed the measure into law May 15 after both chambers passed it …

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