Six years ago today in the early morning hours while most people were sleeping soundly in their beds, Dallas Police Department Officer Brian Jackson responded to a domestic disturbance. A woman needed help. Her ex-boyfriend, not content with the normal amount of terror he probably imposed on her in cycles throughout their time together, decided that his threats would mean more if he brought a gun and fired it in the house while threatening her. When the police arrived, he ran. Brian Jackson ran after him. The suspect ran into a yard and hid, ambushing Officer Jackson as he gave chase. The suspect then gave up after running out of rounds. There was cry for help and Officer Jackson responded. The suspect attempted to flee so he could perhaps revisit terror on his victims. Officer Jackson pursued. The suspect was captured. This was Officer Jackson’s last call for service.
I was young officer in field training when this all happened. Officer Jackson’s funeral was my first police funeral and I will never forget it. Full of touching tributes to a fallen hero.
Today was a little different. Less pomp and circumstance but a tribute none the less. Members of Team Texas gathered to honor Brian Jackson’s memory. You are not forgotten.
Thank you Jo Ann for helping us remember what “Never forget” means.
