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17-05-2025
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Sullivan County Sheriff's Office hosts Tri-Cities Law Enforcement Memorial
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—As National Police Week comes to an end, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) held a memorial event to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the line of duty. Every day, the men and women in blue go out to serve the community, aware of the dangers they may face. You want to come home and do everything you can to come home,' SCSO Deputy Clayton Potter said. 'But you just don't know.' Joshua Hitchcock testifies he killed father in self-defense Each year, SCSO honors those it has lost in the line of duty. This year, the memorials included the Kingsport Police Department and the Bristol Police Department. 'We thought we would combine the entire county and just represent and recognize those officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice,' Sheriff Jeff Cassidy said. Deputy Potter said the bond between officers goes beyond the department. 'Whether you're a police officer, a deputy or law enforcement,' he said.'You're doing the same duty no matter where you're at.' Also in attendance were the families of the fallen officers. Sheriff Cassidy said he wanted to make sure the families knew their loved ones won't be lost to time. 'They've lost a brother, a mother, a sister, father,' he said. 'And we just want to show them that these names will never be forgotten.' Officers of all ages attended the memorial, including some who had never experienced the loss of their fellow officers. Cassidy said the event shows them exactly why they chose this job. 'I think it's very important that they see that this job is stressful,' he said. 'And at the end of the day, we will lay our lives down protecting those in our community.' Members of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Tennessee Highway Department, and the District Attorney's Office were also present. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Lives, service of fallen officers recognized on Peace Officers Memorial Day
Never forget the sacrifices of the fallen, participants in a special memorial ceremony on Thursday urged. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 118 annual Police Memorial was held at the Fayette County Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in Fayetteville. The event is staged annually in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. 'May you never be forgotten,' Det. Cpl. Brian Fernandez, of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, said as he completed reading the names on the Roll Call of Honor, which annually is read at the solemn ceremony and this year included the names of 241 West Virginia law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty. The first name Fernandez intoned as he stepped to the podium to follow Cpl. C.G. Kennedy, of the Fayetteville Police Department, in reading the list of the fallen was Roger Lee Treadway, a Fayette County Sheriff's Department deputy who was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 8, 1975. Treadway, a military veteran, was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped to aid what they thought was a disabled motorist on U.S. Route 60 near Hico in the early morning hours of Oct. 8 nearly 50 years ago. Helping Fernandez and Kennedy recite the names of the fallen were Fayetteville Chief of Police T.M. Hogan and Patrolman First Class A. Bias, representing the Oak Hill Police Department. Ahead of his closing prayer, FOP Chaplain Retired Sgt. Charles Bryant, of the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, said he served with and/or worked with some of the officers whose names are on the list of fallen. That included Treadway, with whom Bryant recalled making plans to meet for a meal after their shifts on that fateful morning. Treadway was killed not responding to a call which portended anything bad to come, Bryant said, but 'he stopped to assist a motorist, and because of that he was shot ...' 'Never let your guard down,' Bryant told current officers. 'Watch after each other, because lot of times that's all you have.' Fayette County Circuit Judge Thomas K. Fast delivered the keynote remarks Thursday. 'Memorial services are meant for us to remember our history,' Fast said after the ceremony. 'We can learn from our history. 'Officers can take this as a reminder, as Officer Bryant stated, to be alert and never let your guard down. Stay dedicated and stay true to the calling.' 'These services are important,' Fast said. 'If we just forgot about it, where would that get us? Nowhere.' Susie Smith, the mother of slain Beckley Police Department Detective Corporal Charles Eugene 'Chuck' Smith II, attended Thursday, as she has in past years. 'Time has its way of dimming things,' she said. 'Of course, it's easier. You gotta go on,' she said, adding, 'You never forget, never get over it.' 'I come for Chuck,' Smith said. 'It's more about remembering, and showing officers that are here today how important it is ... to stay vigilant. That's the biggest thing.' 'Honor, respect and remember, that's what I say,' she added. Her son's sense of humor is her favorite memory of him, she said. 'He was very funny, a prankster. He was a lot of fun.' The service was 'beautiful as always,' said Smith, who was joined at the event by Chuck's aunt, Barb Workman, and his sister, Robyn Hensley. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, Chuck Smith was shot and killed on Aug. 29, 2006 as he and another officer participated in an undercover narcotics purchase on South Fayette Street at approximately 4 a.m. Smith was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Beckley PD for 5 1/2 years. In addition to Smith and Treadway, fallen officers represented in photographs on the stage Thursday included Deputy Sheriff William G. 'Billy' Giacomo, Deputy Sheriff Claude C. Hamilton, Sgt. Thomas E. Baker III, Patrolman Carl Dale Buckland and Sgt. David Lee Lilly. Detective-Lt. James R. Pack, of the Oak Hill Police Department and also the master of ceremonies, offered his appreciation to those in attendance 'to honor the officers that have given that ultimate sacrifice, which is their life.' Pack said lodge members had discussed the possibility of reducing the number of names read each year in order to shorten the ceremony, but then he stumbled on a quote that said, in part, 'In life you die twice. The first time you die is when you take your last breath, your heart beats your last beat. The second time is when your name is spoken for the last time. ... As long as we have anything to say about it,' the officers on the list 'will never die the second time.' Bryant prayed for strength for 'the family members that are still suffering through the pain and the loss of their loved ones.' During the afternoon, Heavens Harmony performed 'Scars In Heaven' and 'Go Rest High On That Mountain.' Monty Price concluded the ceremony with a stirring rendition of 'Taps,' and a reception followed. On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags in West Virginia to be flown at half staff on May 15 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. 'Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for our safety,' Morrisey said in a press release. 'May we always remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and may we pledge to do everything in our power to keep our brave officers safe. 'Thank you to every peace officer across West Virginia for protecting our communities.' Morrrisey further encouraged citizens of West Virginia to join all Americans to honor the federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty, in gratitude and in support of their continuing efforts to protect the rights and safety of the citizens and their freedoms.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
DeKalb County police remember fallen officers at memorial service
On Wednesday, police remembered officers who have died at the annual DeKalb Police Fallen Officer Memorial Service. One by one, the names of the fallen officers were read. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson said nothing can match the courage of first responders. 'We also reaffirm our promise here in Dekalb, that their sacrifice to Dekalb and the community will never be forgotten- that their service was not in vain and that the county is safer and stronger because of their service,' she said. Families walked to the stage at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts & Community Center in Decatur. Loved ones quietly added white flower to a hear that's forever blue. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Alpharetta dealership employee says she was kidnapped after customer had his car serviced Mother says toddler fell through window at Cobb pre-school, but director disagrees Beloved Hall County teacher, coach dies after motorcycle crash on his way to school [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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SLMPD adds officer David Lee to memorial statue
ST. LOUIS – Today at the Civil Court Building, family, friends and the St. Louis Metropolitan Police (SLMPD) honored fallen officer David Lee. Lee's name was added to the 'Police Memorial' statue, honoring the service he gave to the community. In September 2024, Lee died in the line of duty when he was struck by a passing car when he was responding to an accident on I-70. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News Chief Robert Tracy spoke at the event, thanking Lee for making a difference in the lives of others. 'David's mother and sister are here with us today. I have no words that could ease your pain, but please know that your son and your brother is a hero,' Tracy said. 'He lived a life of purpose.' Lee's sister, Danielle Williams, spoke to FOX 2, expressing pride about the great things David did for his community as an officer. 'I'm the proudest little sister ever,' Williams said. 'I've always been proud, but to hear all the good things about (Lee) makes me even immensely more proud.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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SPD to honor fallen officers at annual police memorial
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The Savannah Police Department invites the community to join them in honoring fallen officers at the annual Police Memorial on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the Police Officers Memorial at the corner of Oglethorpe Avenue and Habersham Street in Savannah. This special event is an opportunity for the community to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The ceremony, which will include speeches, the placing of roses and a wreath-laying, will reflect on their service, dedication and commitment to keeping our city safe. Free parking and a shuttle will be available at the Savannah Civic Center to transport attendees to the memorial. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WSAV-TV.
