April 24, 2019
Community Commemorates Fallen Officer with an Unveiling
Board of
Commissioners Regular Meetings. May 7th, 2019 9:00 a.m. May 21st, 6:30 p.m. Called Meeting: May 14th, 2019 9:00 a.m. (Workshop Discussion Proposed FY20 Budget & SPLOST V Project List) Meetings held at: Administration Building Community Room 140 Henry Parkway McDonough, GA 30253 Regular Commission meetings air daily on Henry TV Charter Channel 180 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, at 9 a.m. & 7 p.m.
The community came out on Friday afternoon to show support for the family, friends and coworkers of fallen Henry County Police Officer Michael W. Smith, who’s End of Watch came on December 28, 2018. The travelling GA Law Enforcement Memorial Wall unveiled Smith’s name in a somber ceremony in front of the Henry County Public Safety Building, where Smith’s family gathered with members of the HCPD and his widow thanked those in attendance for their support. Henry County Police Chief Mark Amerman gave a brief summary of Officer Smith’s service to Henry County. Smith’s widow, Erin, addressed those in attendance and thanked them for the support that has been show to her and her family. Edward Christian with the Blue Knights Georgia Motorcycle Club Chapter VII also addressed those in attendance. The Blue Knights own and operate the GA Law Enforcement Memorial Wall as a way to honor those in law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. For more information on the Blue Knights or their annual memorial ride taking place this weekend, please visit http://blueknightsga7.com/27th-ga-police-memorialride.html.
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