City of Athens hosting candlelight memorial, remembering those lost in the line of duty City of Athens hosting candlelight memorial and remembering the lives lost in the line of duty (Source: City of Athens) By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | May 11, 2021 at 10:16 AM CDT - Updated May 11 at 10:18 AM ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Athens Police Department will host a candlelight memorial on May 13 at 8 p.m. to honor nine officers who died in the line of duty while serving Athens and Limestone County. The nine officers include: ● Chief Deputy James Henry Eubank ● David E. Temple ● Simmie L. Jeffries A monument with their names stands on the Limestone County Courthouse lawn in the shadow of a towering tree.