CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW)) The Clarksville-Montgomery County law enforcement memorial ceremony was held Monday at the Clarksville Police Department as part of National Police Week, which pays special tribute to those law enforcement officers, locally and across the nation, who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
The event also serves as time to remember all the other officers who passed away over the years who dedicated their lives to serving our community. For 2018, National Police Week is May 13-19. Each year, on average, our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty. In 2017, 129 officers died in the line of duty.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson talked about the importance of National Police Week. “It’s always an honor to come together as a law enforcement group in Montgomery County to honor those who have died in the line of duty. I know that we’re better and safer because of those folks who have put their lives on the line and those who continue to put their lives on the line every day,” said Fuson.
The Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office have had the following law enforcement officers die in the line of duty. Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley read the names of the officers.
“Cowboy” Kermit Leonard Nipple – Died Aug 9, 1945, Kenneth Browning – Died Feb 13, 1974, Police Service Dog – KING – Died May 22, 1978, Aaron Douglas Glenn – Died November 19, 1983, David Scott – Died June 7, 2002, Yamil Baez-Santiago – Died June 7, 2002, and Deputy “Bubba” Johnson – Died January 12, 2014.
Photos by Jim Knoll, CPD