Officer Dennis Murphy
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I am very sorry to bring this news to the town of Camelot, but I am afraid that our city lost one of it's finest last night. Officer Dennis Murphy was shot in the line of duty after he responded to a robbery at the College View Liquor Store.
Dennis Murphy was a 45 year old father of three. He and his wife, Diane Murphy, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary this past January.
Dennis was a member of the Camelot PD for 15 years and had received numerous commendations for various instances of bravery and dedication. He was an upstanding citizen and very active in the community. He volunteered at Camelot's Boy Scout Camp for 7 summers and was also an active Police Officer member of DARE, an organization aimed at keeping school children away from drugs and alcohol.
Camelot will join in mourning as all flags on municipal buildings will be flown at half-staff for seven days. A Certificate of Commendation will soon be prepared and delivered to his family.
The town as a whole is invited to join in lowering their flags as a sign of respect for Officer Murphy and his family.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete as of press time.
