The Tri-County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honored the brave men and women who’ve lost their lives in the line of duty.
The event took place on Wednesday at Park Circle in North Charleston.
Dozens of officers from various law enforcement agencies throughout the Lowcountry attended the event, including Hanahan Police Dennis Turner who’s grandfather, a former law enforcement officer, was recognized during the event.
“After 93 years, my great grandfather’s name is now in a place where he will always be honored and never forgotten. Thank you Sheriff Cannon and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office,” stated Chief Turner.
Since the first known line-of-duty-death in 1791, more than 20,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Tri-County area experienced its first loss in 1879, when Charleston Police Sergeant John Harlow was shot and killed while attempting to break up a disturbance at the intersection of King Street and Calhoun Street
Wednesday’s ceremony honored all law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, including 71 who have died in the Tri-County area.
The tribute included guest speakers followed by the reading of the names of fallen officers, a 21-gun salute, a flag-folding ceremony and playing of “Taps” and “Amazing Grace.” There was also a moment of silence.
“It is a true privilege to honor each of these 71 officers for their service and extend the utmost respect to their loved ones for their memories and sacrifice,” said Tri-County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3 President John Blackmon.
Below is a list of officers from Berkeley County who has lost their lives in the line of duty:
Frank Bailey Glover
South Carolina Public Service Authority
End of Watch: Friday, January 29, 2010
Marcus D. Stiles
Moncks Corner Police Department
End of Watch: Monday, March 26, 2007
Lonnie Michael Wells, Sr.
Moncks Corner Police Department
End of Watch: Sunday, March 25, 2007
Marion Eugene Wright, II
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 19, 2002
Kenneth Jeffery Johnson
South Carolina Highway Patrol
End of Watch: Sunday, July 07, 2002
Frank Wilkinson, Jr.
United States Department of Defense
End of Watch: Thursday, December 16, 1993
Joshua Lee Milligan
St. Stephens Police Department
End of Watch: Saturday, January 06, 1990
Harvey L. Middleton
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: Sunday, May 11, 1975
John Fleetwood Dennis
Bonneau Police Department
End of Watch: Sunday, February 03, 1957
Warren Calhoun Guerry
Berkeley County Magistrate
End of Watch: Saturday, May 24, 1947
Clarence L. Woodard
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 5, 1936
Robert Hasell
Berkeley County Magistrate
End of Watch: Saturday, February 4, 1893
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