A caravan of Whiteville Police, state troopers, deputies and officers from other agencies escorted the hearse carrying Sgt. Cameron Lemmons down the streets he patrolled one last time today.
Lemmons, 28, died Tuesday of a brain tumor in a South Carolina hospital. He leaves behind a wife and twin sons.
The procession came into the city via Washington Street, went around the courthouse to Madison, then to Columbus Street, where it passed under a large American flag held aloft by the Whiteville Fire Department aerial truck.
Ranks of WPD officers and personnel stood at attention as the hearse passed the police station, then turned onto Franklin Street to continue the trip to Tabor City.
The five-year veteran of Whiteville Police is being remembered as a man who sought out opportunities to help people.
As late as last week, Lemmons was helping with a career fair while still performing his regular shift. He was passionate about law enforcement, friends said, and could always be relied on to help other officers.
The sergeant’s family is working with Whiteville Police on a diaper drive. Lemmons’ sons Christian and Cayden wear size six diapers, but are moving to pull-ups. Donations can be dropped off at the WPD station on East Columbus Street.
Inman Funeral Home of Tabor City is handling arrangements.
