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Madison County honors fallen law enforcement at annual memorial

View Comments Madison County residents and representatives gathered at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning to commemorate the annual National Law Enforcement Memorial Service Day, and to remember the fallen officers of West Tennessee. Announced at the ceremony was the creation of Police Officers Memorial Day, to be honored throughout Madison County on May 15, 2021. The proclamation was presented by Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris and Jackson City Mayor Scott Conger. “This community will never forget (the fallen’s) service and their sacrifice for this community and for the state of Tennessee,” said Harris. “Thank you all that wear a uniform, no matter what your function is, because without you, our society would (be chaos). Thank you for your service we cherish the memories of those who have given their all in the line of duty protecting our community. We will never forget.”

Ceremony held for fallen law enforcement officers in West Tennessee

Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Terry Dyer honored at Sunday funeral

View Comments Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Terry Dyer was laid to rest Sunday following a touching ceremony that celebrated his life of service and impact on his fellow officers. “You’ve all heard the saying ‘If you live your life in the correct way, you will preach your own funeral.’ And I believe that’s exactly what’s going to happen here today,” said Madison County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Zachary Fitzgerald, who opened the ceremony. “Terry, to some, he was ‘father.’ To some, he was ‘brother,’ ‘uncle,’ ‘cousin,’ ‘deputy,’ or ‘officer.’ But to every single person who knew Terry Dyer, he was ‘friend.’

Deputy's impact remembered by family, friends

WBBJ TV April 26, 2021 Deputy Terry Dyer had been with the sheriff’s office for more than three years. Several law enforcement agencies, as well as family and friends, honored Dyer with stories about the impact he made on their lives. Madison County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tom Mapes says Dyer was one-of-a-kind. “He was a unique individual. He’s loved by everyone. He was a jokester and a prankster in a way, but he was also very serious with his assignments,” Mapes said. Dyer was an influential deputy, and taught many deputies after him. His co-workers and pastor spoke about the love he had for everyone he met.

MCSO Deputy Terry Dyer remembered for friendship, pranks at funeral service