Slain Savannah officer to be remembered in Washington, D.C.
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SAVANNAH, Tenn. — After months of research and submissions, the Savannah Police Department has learned Police Marshal Fred Stricklin will be honored at the highest level for his in-the-line-of-duty sacrifice. Stricklin was fatally shot 73 years ago while making an arrest. However, a report was never filed because he was the city’s only officer at the time. When current Police Chief Gary Will learned Stricklin had never been properly honored, he began the process to have his name added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Chief Will received word through a letter dated Oct. 8 that Stricklin’s name will be placed on the memorial. A formal dedication will be held May 13, 2016, during the 28th annual candlelight vigil during National Police Week.
