The Bradley County Sheriff Office will honor the five officers that were slain in Dallas. Tonight at midnight. Tuesday at 12 a.m., the B.C.S.O. Honor Guard will stand at attention for 24 hours to honor the lives of officers:
• Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa
• Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens
• Police Officer Michael Krol
• Sergeant Michael Smith
• Police Officer Brent Thompson
A memorial will be set-up at the downtown Bradley County Courthouse to remember their sacrifice towards their community. The public is encouraged to visit the memorial, and leave personal reflections that will be delivered to the officers’ departments.
Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to meet at the Johnston Park on Ocoee Street for a “Unity Walk”. Personnel from the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office will join citizens from the Cleveland/Bradley County community to promote unanimity. The walk will start at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, travel down Ocoee Street, and will conclude at the memorial set-up at the Bradley County Courthouse.
Sheriff Eric Watson’s Statement:
“I extend my prayers to the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Department, and the families of the five officers that were slain a few days ago. These officers are the epitome of heroes, and we should never forget the names of these brave men.
It’s vitally important the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office continues to have the support of the Cleveland/Bradley County community. The “Unity Walk” will commemorate the ultimate sacrifice the five officers paid while protecting their community, while also symbolizing the unity between the Bradley County Sheriff Office and the community we protect and serve daily.”