Whitehaven classmates of Officer Verdell Smith gather … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Past the blues, the beer, and the boys in blue stood the Whitehaven High School Class of 1988. They were focused, as they stood on Beale, like no one else was there. They prayed at the spot they lost classmate, friend, and Police Officer Verdell Smith. “We wanted to celebrate everything he […]
Fallen Officer Verdell Smith laid to rest Friday You can watch the funeral live on digital-stage.wreg.com
Holding back tears, children of fallen hero speak … “It’s hard but I want you all to know God’s time is perfect, and my daddy did everything he was supposed to before God took him away,” said his daughter crying.
Emotional Sea of Blue honors one of Memphis’ fallen It was an emotional scene for all who witnessed it
City of Memphis remembers fallen MPD Officer Verdell … “He performed his duties as though it was mission driven that meant he would go the extra mile. He wouldn’t just do what was asked. He would do more.”
Accused cop killer assigned public defender as violent … As he stood outside, he reportedly told the neighbors he was going to physically hurt her.
Memphis Police releases Sea of Blue route for Officer … A “Sea of Blue” will pass through Memphis Thursday to commemorate Officer Verdell Smith
Mike Williams on Officer Verdell Smith’s death The Memphis Police Department on losing one of their own
Business owner reacts to Saturday’s shooting A first-hand account of Saturday’s shooting at their restaurant
Some Beale Street employees concerned about safety … “Some things you just can’t avoid. It’s going to happen. That’s just part of life,” an employee said.
