MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Idaho State Police (ISP) announced that Trooper Jason Cagle will carry the Flame of Hope for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Cagle was selected to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Final Leg for the games, ISP said. He will serve as a Guardian of the Flame, carrying the prestigious Flame of Hope through cities in Italy before its arrival at the Opening Ceremony in Turin on March 8, 2025.
The Final Leg is a longstanding tradition where law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes from around the world unite to raise awareness and celebrate the spirit of the Special Olympics, according to ISP.
The Flame of Hope will be ceremonially lit at Zappeion Hall in Athens on Feb. 25 before traveling to Rome for a blessing by the pope. The torch will then be carried through Italy’s Piedmont region by 81 law enforcement officers and eight Special Olympics athletes, culminating in the Opening Ceremony.
Cagle has been involved in the LETR program for more than 10 years, ISP said.
“Being part of the LETR Final Leg is an incredible privilege,” Cagle said. “This journey represents unity, perseverance, and the unwavering support that law enforcement has for Special Olympics athletes. Carrying the Flame of Hope reminds us that we are all stronger together. I am honored to represent Idaho and our law enforcement community on this global stage.”
For more information about the Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, visit www.letr.org.