2019 Police Memorial Service

End of Watch roll call to be part of Police Memorial Service in Athens

Chief Floyd of the Athens Police during the 2018 End of Watch Memorial Service

​​On Thursday, Athens Police Department will read the names of nine law enforcement officers who sacrificed their lives in service to the citizens of Limestone County.
 
The solemn roll call is part of the department’s annual Police Memorial service held during National Police Week. The ceremony will be...

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... Thursday, May 16, at 5 p.m. on the Limestone County Courthouse lawn by the law enforcement memorial. The rain location is the Athens City Hall foyer.
 
“As a department and community, we do not need to forget these officers who lost their lives while doing their job of protecting and serving Athens and Limestone County,” Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnson said. “In addition, those who are currently serving appreciate the support and prayers of the community.”
 
Between 1918 and 2004, nine law enforcement officers from Athens Police, Limestone County Sheriff’s Department and State Troopers died in the line of duty here. Some lost their lives responding to calls for help. Some lost their lives trying to apprehend a suspect. One was transporting blood.
 
“Our first responders go to work not knowing what they may encounter during their day on the job,” said Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks. “The nine officers on our End of Watch List encountered tragedy. As a community, we should remember them. We should also take time to thank our first responders.”
 
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
 
As part of Thursday’s local ceremony, members of Athens Police’s Honor Guard will lay a wreath by the law enforcement memorial. The public is welcome to attend the service.

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Limestone County Courthouse

Fallen Officer Memorial
West Market Street and South Jefferson Street, Athens, AL