17-year veteran Memphis police officer dies from COVID-19
A Memphis Police Department officer has died from COVID-19 complications.
Bobby Montgomery, a 17-year veteran of the department, died on Sunday. MPD Director Michael Rallings issued a statement about Montgomery’s death on Wednesday, calling Montgomery a “Gentle giant”.
“Every day, Bobby came to work and served with a pleasant disposition and a smile on his face. He never complained, he just faithfully served,” Rallings said in his statement.
Montgomery worked the bravo shift at the Tillman station in the Binghampton area.
Montgomery is the second law enforcement employee in Shelby County that has died due to COVID-19 complications. In April, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer, Jeremy Smith, also died from COVID-19 complications. Rallings’ full statement is as follows: We are deeply saddened over the tragic and untimely death of one of our very own, Officer Bobby Montgomery. Officer Montgomery was a hardworking 17-year veteran assigned to the bravo shift at the Tillman Station. Everyone who came into contact with him got to see firsthand why many of his coworkers affectionately referred to him as a “Gentle Giant.”
Every day, Bobby came to work and served with a pleasant disposition and a smile on his face. He never complained, he just faithfully served.
I want to extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the local law enforcement community. Officer Montgomery personified what it means to be the Best In Blue. His hard work and dedication to serving our community will be missed.
Officer Bobby Montgomery, Signal C 566-Bravo, we’ve got it from here.