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Sacrifice Park memorial honors officers killed responding to 1987 active shooter
Summary
A presenter at Sacrifice Park honored officers Ronald Grogan and Gerald Johnson, who were killed while responding to an active shooter on April 23, 1987, recalling their ages and an identifying badge number and urging continued commitment to public service.
A presenter at Sacrifice Park on Thursday led a memorial honoring officers Ronald Grogan and Gerald Johnson, who were killed while responding to an active shooter on April 23, 1987.
The presenter named the two officers and said both "stepped into danger with full knowledge of the risk," adding that the department lost "Gerry Johnson, aged 28, while Grogan was 27." The presenter also referenced Grogan's identification number, saying "His I.D. number was 80."
The ceremony emphasized remembrance and legacy. "Their legacy is woven into the fabric of this city, into the heart of this city, and their names will forever stand as a reminder of the price of service and the meaning of true heroism," the presenter said, calling on current public servants to "pick up where they left off."
The speaker noted the passage of time while keeping the focus on the families and the community impact: "Just as 39 years later, I can imagine...Jerry would be retired," the presenter said, using the remark to underscore the personal loss behind the facts of the incident.
The memorial closed with a pledge to carry the officers' example forward in daily work and public safety duties. No formal actions or votes were recorded during the event.
