TREMONTON — Darren Jex is producing laser-etched drink coasters that feature his version of the department’s official memorial badge, created in tribute to fallen officers Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada.

“It’s a very small thing that I hope that I can do to help my hometown,” Jex said. “Everybody’s trying to pitch in to help and support. And I wanted to figure out a way to do it.”

Proceeds from the coasters, made from black slate, will help send officers and their families to National Police Week this May, when Sorensen and Estrada’s names will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial.

Darren Jex holds one of his laser-etched coasters at his home in Willard. (Mike Anderson, KSL TV)

For Jex, the effort is personal. His brother, Detective Brent Jex of the Tremo

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