By Jakob Gurley
MOODY, Ala. – The 6th Annual Fallen Officers Memorial Ride was held Saturday to honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, including Officer Turner, who died in 2007, and Lieutenant Stephen Williams, who was killed five years ago.
Organized by Steve Lawley and supported by the Punishers LEMC, the ride passes through neighborhoods in Moody to allow residents to show support for the families of fallen officers.
“We ride through the neighborhoods so the people in the city can lean in on the wives and let them know that we’re here,” Lawley said. “The main thing is just to keep the name of the two officers in everybody’s mind so people don’t forget.”
Michelle Williams, widow of Lt. Stephen Williams, speaks about the significance of remembering fallen officers during the memorial ride in Moody on Saturday.
Michelle Williams, widow of Lt. Williams, said the event is meaningful to families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. “A hero remembered never dies. Our lives are forever changed. The gratitude really is immeasurable,” she said.
“These officers are out there all the time, and it’s imperative that we support them and support the wives,” Lawley said. “By doing the memorial ride, we hope to keep it in the minds of the neighborhoods and the people here in Moody as well.”
The ride began at Moody City Park and followed the same route as in previous years, passing through neighborhoods patrolled by the Moody Police Department. Proceeds from the event benefit the Moody Police Foundation, which supports local officers and programs for their families.
