The McNairy County Sheriff's Office has announced funeral arrangements for Sgt. Rick Finley, a law enforcement official whose tragic death while in the line of duty has profoundly impacted the community. According to WREG, a memorial service will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Lakeview Church on West Cherry Avenue in Selmer, Tennessee, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service.
As an expression of profound respect for the fallen sergeant, a Sea of Blue event has been scheduled for Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m. This solemn procession will be held at the Robert K. Lee Justice Complex. Notably, "any and all law enforcement and first responder personnel are invited to attend," confirms WREG. The Sea of Blue, which will journey through downtown Selmer and past Sgt. Finley's residence symbolizes a unified front of support and gratitude from the law enforcement community.
On a distressing Saturday afternoon, Sgt. Finley was shot multiple times by a suspect while responding to a suspicious person call in McNairy County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations has reported that the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Daniel Holmes, was later shot and killed by another officer arriving at the scene. Sgt. Finley was serving both the Selmer Police Department and the McNairy County Sheriff's Office with dedication, says FOX13 Memphis.
In a statement obtained by FOX13 Memphis, Sheriff Guy Buck commemorated his fallen colleague, who also shared a calling in the martial arts community. "Getting a phone call from dispatch saying that you had an officer shot, it's a shock to your system," Sheriff Buck said. Owing to the intimacy of a small department, Buck likened the loss to that of a family member. He reminisced about Finley's career journey from the jail to patrol sergeant and his passion for teaching karate. Sgt. Finley's community service extended beyond his official duties, illustrated by his altruistic act of helping a stranded motorist on the day of his death.
