Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy James Holiday was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to a domestic disturbance between a husband and wife.
As the deputies approached the front door the husband immediately opened fire, striking Deputy Holiday four times. The other deputy was struck in the shoulder and wounded but was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
Deputy Holiday was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Deputy Holiday was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Holiday served with the Perry County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hazard community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Holiday.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James Holiday is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.9 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Perry County Sheriff's Office, 19 of 19 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James Holiday's cause is highlighted.
How James Holiday Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James Holiday is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James Holiday was killed by gun; unknown type.
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