Metro Nashville PD Gives Classy Salute To Officer Killed In The Line Of Duty

Back in July, 2004 a MNPD Officer was killed whilst attending to a traffic accident. Officer Christy Jo Dedman was struck by a tractor trailer and killed.

On the 19th anniversary of her death the MNPD saluted this fine Officer by having the riderless horse kneel in front of her grave. The riderless horse signifies the missing rider. The boots are turned backwards in the stirrups so the rider can review and give a final goodbye to their friends and associates.

**MNPD riderless horse kneels at the grave of Officer killed in the line of duty. Notice the reversed boots and Cavalry saber**

The message is for motorist to be aware of emergency vehicles on the side of the road. When the flashing lights are seen the driver must move to the right. Failure to do so could endanger the lives of Officers and others at the scene.

Rest easy Officer Dedman, we’ll take it from here.

Peace

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Having grown up in Missouri, Ken Dye graduated from Northeastern Missouri State University (now Truman State University) and served his country. When he returned to St. Louis, he joined the St. Louis County Police Department and served in the tactical operations unit, as an undercover narcotics and homicide detective, and with the intelligence bureaus. After 13 years, he moved to Chicago to work with the Illinois Criminal Justice Authority. He is the author of three books: two crime novels, Shadow of the Arch and Beyond the Shadow of the Arch and Michael Brown, Jr. didn’t have to die, a non-fiction narrative. For more information about the author, visit www.KenJDye.com. View more posts