Lee Erwin Reporting
lerwin@clarksvillenow.com
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Members of local law enforcement agencies gathered at the Clarksville Police Department Thursday to honor fallen officers during the National Police Week. May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day and a time to remember law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
The memorial featured a 21 gun salute, the playing of taps, a live performance of Amazing Grace and the laying of a wreath. Four flowers were placed in the wreath to represent those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in Clarksville-Montgomery County, in Tennessee, across the nation and in the military.
The Clarksville Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Austin Peay State University Police and Fort Campbell Police were all represented at the ceremony.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Assistant District Attorney Dan Brollier also spoke at the event.
Clarksville Police Chief Al Ansley talked about being a member of law enforcement.
It’s one of the most honorable professions in the world and also one of the toughest professions in the world. We should never forget these officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice,” Ansley said.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson and Chief Deputy unveiled a plaque honoring the memory of David “Bubba” Johnson, a Deputy with the Sheriff’s Office, who was killed when his patrol car crashed January 12. The plaque will be on permanent display in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office.