THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Please join The Danville Police Department and The Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. for the annual Police Memorial Service at Sunset Memorial Park.
The public is welcome to attend, show respect to our fallen officers, and support our current working officers from both departments.
Danvillle Police Chief Christopher Yates stated prior to Tuesday (May 7th) night’s City Council meeting that this is always a humbling ceremony.
David Farnsworth lost his life in action while serving the community on January 27, 1976. Also being honored are Myron Deckard, who lost his life in line of service on June 6, 2001; and August Lind, who lost his life in line of service on April 10, 1908.
AUDIO: It’s a wonderful event. We can reflect on not only the price people are willing to pay to protect and serve our community. But we also see the appreciation the community has towards the police departments and sheriff’s office; as well as a lot of emergency response units and first responders that we have in the communities.
City of Danville Mayor Rickey Williams Jr. will read our fallen officers’ names with reflections from Reverend Frank McCullough. Honor Guards from both agencies will perform as we recognize our fallen officers’ sacrifice along with a rifle salute and the playing of Taps. Wreath presentations will be conducted by Sheriff Hartshorn and Chief Yates. We hope to see you there.
