MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police held a Sea of Blue Tuesday morning to honor the memory of Lt. Michael Hill, who died Nov. 4.
The procession began at 11:30 a.m. from the M.J. Edwards Funeral Home at 5494 Elvis Presley Blvd., MPD said.
MPD cruisers took the following route:
North onto Elvis Presley Blvd., East on Shelby Drive, North on I-55, East on I-240, South on Getwell Road, West on Winchester.
The Sea of Blue ended at Payne Cemetery, 3888 Winchester, MPD said.
The Memphis Police Department will conduct a Sea of Blue today at 11:30 am prior to the private graveside service to honor the memory of Fallen Lt. Michael Hill.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) November 16, 2021
Please continue to keep the Hill family and the men and women of the Memphis Police Department in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/9b3rcazrgr
Hill spent more than 30 years on the job.
Dozens of officers showed up in their patrol vehicles Tuesday.
In particular, Don Crow, Assistant Chief of Police for the Memphis Police Department, said he was fortunate enough to know Hill for 25 years.
Crow said the lieutenant was a great guy to be around.
“Memphis Police Department is just one big family. It’s very hard, especially for younger officers that haven’t experienced something like this. We try to bring honor to Lieutenant Hill and show his family how much we care for him,” Crow said.
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