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Back The Blue
Sequatchie County Constables Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, January 2, 2021
Constable Cecil Nunley died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Constable Nunley had served with the Sequatchie County District 7 Constable's Office for 16 years. He is survived by his two daughters, four granddaughters, and one grandson.
Knox County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, January 18, 2021
Warrants Officer Toby Keiser died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer Keiser was a veteran of both the U.S. Navy and Army National Guard. He had served with the Knox County Sheriff's Office for 28 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Madison County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Terry Dyer suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a domestic violence call at a local church two days earlier.
He collapsed while appearing in a General Sessions Court criminal case. He received immediate medical attention and was transported to Jackson General Hospital where he passed away.
Deputy Dyer was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for three years and had previously served with the Jackson Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his two children.
Memphis Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, May 22, 2021
Police Officer Scotty Triplett was killed in a motorcycle crash while he and other officers performed an escort along Hickory Hill Road at about 4:45 pm.
He was traveling northbound when an oncoming car disregarded his emergency equipment and turned left in front of him at the intersection with Swaying Pine Lane, causing a collision. Officer Triplett was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Triplett had served with the Memphis Police Department for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Ray McCrary died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while on duty.
Deputy McCrary had served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for 24 years and was assigned to the Civil/Levy Division. He is survived by his wife, two children, and one grandson.
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Roger Mitchell died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to the Transportations Division.
Deputy Mitchell served with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office for eight years. He is survived by his wife and one child.
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Corrections Deputy Lakiesha Tucker died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working at the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar Avenue in Memphis.
Deputy Tucker had served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. She is survived by her daughter, mother and brother.
Overton County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch Friday, September 3, 2021
Detective Sergeant Derek Sidwell died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Sergeant Sidwell served with the Overton County Sheriff's Office for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Collierville Police Department
End of Watch Saturday, September 4, 2021
Police Officer Edgar Morris died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Officer Morris served with the Collierville Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Memphis Police Department, TN
End of Watch Monday, September 20, 2021
Police Officer Alex Shindler died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working at the Mt. Moriah Precinct at 2602 Mt. Moriah Road in Memphis.
Officer Shindler had served with the Memphis Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Clarksville Police Department, TN
End of Watch Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Sergeant David Miller died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working at 210 Holiday Drive in Clarksville.
Sergeant Miller was a United States Army veteran. He had served with the Clarksville Police Department for 20 years. Sergeant Miller is survived by his wife and two children.
Hardin County Sheriff's Department
End of Watch Saturday, September 25, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Matthew Locke was shot and killed while assisting other officers during a domestic disturbance at a home in the 3000 block of Nance Bend Road in Clifton.
An officer from Clifton Police Department and other deputies contacted the subject who was armed with a gun. As officers were ordering the man to drop the gun as Deputy Locke approached the home. The man suddenly opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Locke.
Deputy Locke was transported to a nearby hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
The subject fled into a nearby wooded area and was arrested a few hours later by members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He was charged with first-degree murder.
Deputy Locke was a Tennessee Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Hardin County Sheriff's Department seven years. He is survived by his wife and child.
Waverly Police Department
End of Watch Sunday, September 26, 2021
Police Officer Gregory Triplett died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during the department's response to a flood that killed 20 people.
Officer Triplett had served with the Waverly Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
End of Watch Monday, September 27, 2021
Sergeant Joshua Stewart died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while at training at 303 Henderson Chapel Road, Pigeon Forge.
Sergeant Stewart had served with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office for 13 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.
Wilson County Sheriff's Office, TN
End of Watch Thursday, September 30, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Teresa Fuller died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working as the School Resource Officer at Rutland Elementary School at 1995 South Rutland Road in Mt. Juliet.
Deputy Fuller had served with the Wilson County Sheriff's Department for 14 years. She is survived by her husband and a child.
Memphis Police Department
End of Watch Saturday, October 2, 2021
Police Officer Darrell Adams was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on I-40 near North Watkins Street shortly after 11:00 am.
He and other officers were investigating a vehicle accident when he was struck and killed.
Officer Adams served with the Memphis Police Department for 5-1/2 years.
Bartlett Police Department , TN
End of Watch Monday, October 4, 2021
Corrections Officer Vassar Richmond died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while working at the Bartlett City Jail at 3730 Appling Road.
Corrections Officer Richmond had served with the Bartlett Police Department for three years. He had previously served with the Tennessee Department of Correction for five years and the Federal Bureau of Prisons for 30 years. Corrections Officer Richmond is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Hardeman County Sheriff's Office, TN
End of Watch Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Dale Wyman succumbed to injuries sustained while he was responding to a vehicle crash on August 10th, 2012.
His patrol car left the roadway and overturned in a ditch on Highway 100 near Lake Lajoie Road. The crash left him paralyzed from the chest down and he continued to receive constant medical care until succumbing to his injuries on October 6th, 2021.
Deputy Wyman was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Hardeman County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, daughter, and grandchildren.
· Blue Line Tennessee is a Non-Profit Foundation with the goal of raising money to help the families, Departments and other groups (organizations) who support law enforcement officers who have selflessly given their lives in the line of duty or are seriously injured.
· Blue Line Tennessee will also raise money and support for Tennessee Officers who participate in the Police Unity Tour each year. This could be the Officers expenses and or Donations to reach their fund raising goals
· We will create events & fundraisers in order to raise money for the causes we support, also with the Goal of bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and the communities they live and work in.
· Blue Line Tennessee is a Non-Profit Foundation with the goal of raising money to help the families, Departments and other groups (organizations) who support law enforcement officers who have selflessly given their lives in the line of duty or are seriously injured.
· Blue Line Tennessee will also raise money and support for Tennessee Officers who participate in the Police Unity Tour each year. This could be the Officers expenses and or Donations to reach their fund raising goals
· We will create events & fundraisers in order to raise money for the causes we support, also with the Goal of bridging the gap between Law Enforcement and the communities they live and work in.
Management Team
John Edgar- President / CEO
Police Officer/ Police Unity Tour Participant
Rick Drysdale- Vice President/CFO
Retired Police Officer/ Police Unity Tour Participant
Brian Cole- Vice President, Community Outreach & Fundraising
Police Officer/ Police Unity Tour Participant
Debbie Rogers- Vice President, Communications & Volunteers
Police Officer / Police Unity Tour Participant
Board of Directors (Board) Officers of the Board
Ron Arms- Volunteer/ Chair
Banking/Finance
Lora Edgar- Volunteer/ Vice-Chair
Pharmacy Tech/8 years of planning various fund raising events.
Kathy Drysdale- Volunteer/ Treasurer,Secretary
Bachelor degree in Organizational Business Management
Chris Olsen- Volunteer/ Sargent of Arms
Police Officer/Business Owner
Members of the Board
Myron Price- Volunteer
Business Owner
Kimberly Miszkiel - Volunteer
Finance/Business Owner
David Bearden - Volunteer
Security Police/Bachelors degree in criminal Justice/ Police Unity Tour Participant
Hannah Ellis made this incredible video to tribute our fallen officers.
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