Memorial service remembers, honors law enforcement officers

By Beverly Harvey

Published: May 13, 2008

On Tuesday, area law enforcement officers gathered at an Officers Memorial Service at the Opelika Police Department to remember Moitt Brenton Truitt and Roger Motley, and other officers across the country who have fallen in the line of duty.

The memorial service, which also honored law enforcement officers currently serving their communities, is part of National Police Week and included the state’s top law enforcement officer - Alabama Attorney General Troy King.

So far this year, 36 officers nationwide have been killed in the line of duty, including one in Alabama, King said.

“During this week, and every week, we are grateful for your service and to your families,” King said. “Thank you for an incredible gift that you give to our state.”

For more on the memorial service, pick up a copy of Wednesday’s Opelika-Auburn News.