Fallen Huntsville officer honored in D.C. for National Police Week
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Fallen Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby was honored this week in Washington D.C. for National Police Week.
Officer Crumby’s name has been etched into the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
National Police Week
Representatives from the Huntsville Police Department joined law enforcement officers from across the country to recognize thousands of other law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
“It was important for me and other members of HPD to be there to honor Officer Crumby. National Police Week serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our law enforcement family. It’s a humbling experience to stand among colleagues, honoring the heroes who gave their all serving their communities.”
Chief Kirk Giles
HPD representatives started National Police Week by attending the annual candlelight vigil on the National Mall.
At the vigil, the names of fallen officers, including Officer Crumby, were read aloud to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. HPD Honor Guard members also participated in cordons that fallen officers’ families walked through on their way to their seats.
On Wednesday, HPD representatives attended the Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, where HPD’s Honor Guard members stood watch for the fallen at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
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