There is one name engraved upon the Medal of Honor stone.  This name is the only officer that the Springdale Police Department has lost in the line of duty.  

Patrolman John Tillman Hussey

Killed in the Line of Duty

December 21, 1975

The Springdale Police Department prides itself on remembering those who have gone before us and those who, on a daily basis, continue to serve the citizens of the City of Springdale.  We have created a memorial that recognizes the sacrifice and dedication devoted by the men and women of the Springdale Police Department.

To honor our law enforcement officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice, the Springdale Police Department has erected the Springdale Police Memorial.  The memorial immortalizes those officers who have died in the line of duty, as well as those retired officers who spent their lives protecting the citizens of Springdale.  The memorial is located at the Springdale City Administration building located on Spring Street.  There are two inscriptions upon the great granite stones that we feel represents the true meaning of our great passion.

"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." Matt 5:9

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

There are nine names engraved upon the stone recognizing the retired officers, who spent their lives protecting the citizens of the Springdale, they are:

Lt. Morgan Carson

Ptl. Dennis Legg

Chief Wayne Hyden

Ptl. Eldon Martens

Ptl. Ann Arrington

Lt. Clyde Martin

Sgt. Olen Fendley

Ptl. Nellie Provost

Capt. Larry Luker

Ptl. Kenneth Speedlin

Chief Gary Payne

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
When the sun will rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me, from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you".

Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.

But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things, you knew you shouldn't do.

But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand and share my life with me?

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.

The poem is courtesy of National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

James H. Melekian Dispatcher

Helen Bowman  Chief's Secretary