Huntsville Police Department: Huntsville Police Department Honors 12 Fallen Officers

Press release from the Huntsville Police Department:

October 15, 2021

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) hosted its annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on Friday, Oct. 15, to recognize 12 of its officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community. The event was held in honor of National Police Week, which was rescheduled to Oct. 13-17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chief Mark McMurray and Command Staff honored HPD’s fallen officers along with the Huntsville Police Citizens Foundation, Mayor Tommy Battle, Huntsville City Council members and U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Prim F. Escalona.

“Although no ceremony or memorial will ever ease the pain the survivors of these fallen officers feel, we hope this service fills their hearts knowing their hero will never be forgotten,” Chief McMurray said.

HPD’s Fallen Officer Memorial was built by the Huntsville Police Citizens Foundation a nonprofit funded by a diverse group of citizens and businesses in the community. The foundation provides immediate assistance to families of HPD officers during emergencies.

Below is a list of the 12 HPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

This press release was produced by the Huntsville Police Department. The views expressed are the author's own.