On the anniversary of his death, the Springfield Police Department added the name of Officer Christopher Walsh on Tuesday to its memorial for officers killed in the line of duty.
Walsh, 32, became the first Springfield Police Department officer killed in action in 88 years last March when he was shot while trying to tend to a victim at the scene of a mass shooting at the Kum & Go store on East Chestnut Expressway.
Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams said Tuesday was a tragic day but also one that was necessary for healing.
A large crowd of officers and city officials showed up to support the family of Officer Walsh as the memorial was unveiled.