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Nicholasville Police Department remembers fellow officer after his 'untimely death'

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UPDATE: Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

The Nicholasville Police Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Officer Anthony Ruggiero.

According to the department, a visitation will be held at Southland Christian Church on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

A funeral service, according to the department, will be held Friday, Feb. 14, at 12:00 p.m. at Southland Christian Church, followed by a service at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

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The Nicholasville Police Department announced on Monday mor,ning that Officer Anthony Ruggiero, a nine year veteran with the department, has died.

A post from the department read "we are experiencing profound sadness in the aftermath of his untimely death."

Further, the post said that the department will escort Officer Ruggiero through Nicholasville on Monday, arriving at North Main Street and proceeding to Betts and West Funeral Home.

"Our thoughts are with a wounded community, as well as with the family he leaves behind," the post concluded.

The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office also paid tribute to Officer Ruggiero with a social media post that read, "He was true public servant and a pillar to Jessamine County. May he rest in peace."