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Roswell honors Officer Jeremy Labonte at memorial service
Summary
Clergy, city officials and fellow officers gathered at Roswell United Methodist Church to honor Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, who died in the line of duty on Feb. 7, 2025. Speakers recalled his service, family ties and community impact; the department will present awards to his family and a patrol car memorial drew widespread public tributes.
A memorial service for Roswell Police Officer Jeremy Labonte, 24, was held at Roswell United Methodist Church, where clergy, city officials and fellow officers paid tribute to the officer who died in the line of duty on Feb. 7, 2025. The transcript of the service does not specify the service date.
The service assembled local leaders and members of the Roswell Police Department to honor Labonte’s life and service. Joe Haman, pastor of Kingsway Baptist Church in Douglasville, described Labonte’s background, saying Labonte was born Aug. 17, 2000, graduated from Kingsway Christian School, earned a bachelor of science in criminal justice from Georgia State University and joined the Roswell Police Department in November 2021. Haman said Labonte’s “legacy of compassion, service, and love will live on.”
Mayor Curt spoke to the assembled mourners and officers, calling Labonte “a hero” and urging the community to support his family and each other. “Today, we gather in sorrow … but above all, we gather in honor of a hero,” Mayor Curt said. Chief James Conroy of the Roswell Police Department described the outpouring of support from local and national law enforcement and said the department would present its medals to Labonte’s widow, Alyssa. “In a few moments, I will present these medals to Jeremy’s wife, Alyssa,” Conroy said.
Fellow officers and supervisors gave personal remembrances of Labonte’s work and character. Colleagues recalled his energy, kindness and dedication on shift; several described him as a mentor and close friend who routinely put others first. One Roswell Police dispatch message read: “Officer Jeremy Labonte, badge number 853, your watch has ended. Rest in peace, brother.” That call was played during the service.
Speakers noted local memorials: the department placed a patrol car outside headquarters as a public tribute, and members of the community left flowers, notes and photographs. City and department speakers encouraged continued support for Labonte’s widow and family, and pointed attendees toward survivor resources; Chief Conroy referred to the Concerns Of Police Survivors (COPS) organization and other supports available to families of officers killed in the line of duty.
Family details and personal remembrances were part of the service. Haman and others described Labonte as devoted to his wife, Alyssa, and to his parents, Roger and Brandy Labonte, and sisters Morgan Labonte and Ashley Downing. A letter from Alyssa Labonte was read aloud; in it she described their long relationship and said she would keep his memory alive.
The service closed with prayer and an official “end of watch” announcement for Officer Labonte, reflecting both the department’s formal recognition of his service and the community’s mourning. Department leaders asked the public to continue supporting the family and first responders in the weeks to come.
