Twelve Columbus County men who died in the line of duty were honored Friday (today) in the annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Service at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.
It was the first time the annual service was held at the new monument location at the new CCSO headquarters. The memorial stones and flagpoles were moved from the former sheriff’s offices last year.
Family and descendants placed roses on the stone, with several pausing to pray or reflect on the fallen officers.
The marker includes the names of Constable Jesse Simon Long; Fair Bluff Police Chief Bradd Cribb; Deputy Hoke Smith; Trooper Harry T. Long; Deputy Milford Hardwick; Fair Bluff Patrolman Lennue Hammond; Wildlife Enforcement Officer Troy Simon; Deputy Bob Hinson; Charlotte Police Officer Andy Nobles; NCDMV Enforcement Officer Franklin Perritte; Tabor city patrolman Timothy “Shane” Miller; and Master Trooper Kevin Conner.
Districtcourt Judghe Heath Nance was keynote speaker for the event. He called on those attending to honor the fallen, but to follow their example.
“We all need to do what we can to make this a better world,” he said.
Peace Officer’s Memorial Day marks the end of National Police Week.
