Fallen officer's son graduates, police stand by his side
Edgar Morris IV, who graduated from Ripley High School, is the son of Officer Edgar Morris III. The elder Morris died in 2021 from complications related to COVID-19.
Officer Morris joined the Collierville Police Department in 2005 and served as a crash reconstruction specialist. He left behind a wife and two children.
This week, one of those children reached a major milestone. Officers with the department attended Edgar's graduation to show that his father's legacy and their support live on.
Those officers say they are proud to stand with him on this special occasion.
Back in 2021, Collierville Police Chief Dale Lane described Officer Morris as a deeply respected member of the force.
'They absolutely loved Edgar,' Lane said. 'He was a man of integrity. He was a man of honor. He never did anything to tarnish the badge.'
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