HUNTSVILLE — The name of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby is now etched into the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. His name joins thousands of other law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
Fallen officers were honored this week in the nation’s capital as part of National Police Week. Representatives from the Huntsville Police Department joined law enforcement officers from across the country as part of the annual observance.
“It was important for me and other members of HPD to be there to honor Officer Crumby,” said Chief Kirk Giles. “National Police Week serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our law enforcement family. It’s a humbling experience to stand among colleagues, honoring the heroes who gave their all serving their communities.”
Officer Crumby was fatally wounded by gunfire after being dispatched to a shooting in progress at a residence on March 28, 2023. He served with the Huntsville Police Department for three years and previously served with the Tuscaloosa Police Department for eight years.
On Monday, HPD representatives attended the 36th annual candlelight vigil on the National Mall. At the vigil, the names of fallen officers, including Officer Crumby, were read aloud to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. HPD Honor Guard members also participated in cordons that fallen officers’ families walked through on their way to their seats.
HPD representatives attended Wednesday’s National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and HPD’s Honor Guard members stood watch at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
According to preliminary data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), 136 federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2023.
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