As the debate continues in Riverdale on whether to merge fire departments, 11Alive spoke with a nearby fire chief who knows what consolidating looks like.
The Celebration of Life service was held at the Light of Joy Church in Riverdale on Monday. Author: Donesha Aldridge (11Alive) Updated: 6:17 PM EDT April 26, 2021
He died following a car accident a week ago. The Celebration of Life service was held at the Light of Joy Church in Riverdale.
During reflections, friends described the 22-year-old as a man who loved pink, a person who was never easily angered, and one who had an infectious smile.
He had been with the department for just about a year. But before he was on the police force, he had come to the department alongside his mother to cater an event. That s when, they said, he realized he wanted to become an officer. Clayton County Police Chief Kevin Roberts said they were thankful for that day.