Friday’s Heroes: Remembering The Fallen
Officer Timothy Abernethy, 43
Houston Police Department
Officer Abernethy was shot and killed on December 7, 2008, by a suspect who’d fled on foot after a traffic stop. During the pursuit Officer Abernethy rounded a corner where the suspect ambushed him, shooting the officer in the head. Officer Abernethy is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents and siblings.
Deputy Brian Denning, 36
Sumner County Tennessee Sheriffs Office
Deputy Denning, a member of the 18th Judicial District Drug Task Force, was killed in an automobile accident on December 8, 2008, after completing a call.
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Thanks to ODMP
Lee,
This is so sad. The number of Officers that are killed whilst on duty is terrible. We have a lot of respect for you guys on your side of the pond.
Paul
Ex cop, now coroner’s Officer, England