Danville Police Department, Vermilion Co., honors three fallen officers

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – Danville Police and Vermilion County Sheriff’s Departments will pay tribute to their fallen officers and deputies this week as part of National Police Week.

The departments will hold their annual memorial service on Thursday to honor three officers and deputies – August Lind (EOW April 10, 1908), David Farnsworth (EOW January 27, 1976) and Myron Deckard (EOW June 6, 2001). Mayor Rickey Williams will read their names and Danville Police Chief Chris Yates and Vermilion County Sheriff Patrick Hartshorn will present a wreath.

Honor guards from both departments will be on hand, firing gun salutes and playing taps. Reverend Frank McCullough will also reflect on the officers’ service and sacrifice.

The public is invited to attend the memorial service, which will be held at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park