Springdale Police Memorial - Springdale AR
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
N 36° 11.207 W 094° 07.765
15S E 398446 N 4005256
Located in a quiet alcove between City Hall and the Springdale Police Department is this 3-panel monument to both slain officers and retired officers who have passed away.
Waymark Code: WMDDR2
Location: Arkansas, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The monument on the left is inscribed:

"This memorial is dedicated to the Springdale police officers who have selflessly paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in the line of duty.

John Tillman Hussey - Badge #310
November 3, 1951 - December 21, 1975

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

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The center panel is an illustration of a police officer in front of his cruiser, patting a boy on the head, in a gesture of goodwill. On the bottom, it is inscribed

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall inherit the kingdom of God."

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The third panel reads as follows:

"In memory of deceased retired Springdale police officers who served their city unselfishly."

Below that are the names of 13 retired, deceased police officers.
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Type of memorial: Monument

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

Entrance fees (if it applies): Not listed

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