25th Law Enforcement Memorial Service held on May 15

BY BRUCE BRANUM

The Greenville Standard

 

The Greenville Police Department (GPD) recently honored the ultimate sacrifices of local law enforcement and the service of current officers at its 25th annual memorial service.

Also joining were members of the Butler County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

Over 100 guests attended the service held Wednesday, May 15, at Lurleen B.Wallace Community College Wendell Mitchell Center in Greenville.

After a welcome by Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, Fort Dale Academy’s 4th grade then presented two patriotic songs.

Lovvorn was then joined by Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond to read the names of local fallen law enforcement.

After a moment of silence to honor the fallen, Lovvorn presented Cpl. Anthony Derby, Officer Christy Wallace, Sgt. Tom Powell, Cpt. Curtis Miller, Sgt. Chad Herring, Sgt. Randall Atkison, and Sgt. Tony Jordon with Life Saver Awards.

The Gary Wayne Heath Education Award was presented next and was given to Sgt. Jordan.

The keynote speaker for this year’s event was DR. T.C. Fuller, retired FBI Interrogator and Firearms Instructor.

To finish the awards, Lovvorn presented the Officer of the Year award to Cpl. Anthony Derby and Bond presented the Deputy of the Year award to Sam Turner.