Funeral plans announced for Roswell officer killed in line of duty
Roswell community heartbroken over officer's death
The entire city of Roswell has joined the police department in mourning the death of 24-year-old Officer Jeremy Labonte who was killed in the line of duty. Meanwhile, funeral arrangements have been finalized for the beloved officer.
ROSWELL, Ga. - Funeral plans have been announced for Roswell Officer Jeremy Labonte.
The backstory:
Officer Labonte, 24, was killed while responding to a call at the King Market shopping center on Market Boulevard. His fellow officers chased down the suspect and promptly arrested him.
Labonte began working for the Roswell Police Department on Nov. 1, 2021, as part of the night shift patrol.
He leaves behind a beloved wife.
The Roswell Police Department and the Friends of Roswell Police established a fund through PayPal to collect donations for the Labonte family. Officials say this is the only authorized donation platform for the family.
What they're saying:
Residents and officials in Roswell are mourning the loss of Officer Labonte, who dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community.
"We have such great respect for our Roswell Police; they've always been there for us," resident Kathy Savage said. "It's a great community; everybody comes together. This is not a time that we wanted to be here."
Mayor Kurt Wilson praised Officer Labonte's dedication and service.
"His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and in the coming days, we will come together to pay our respects and celebrate his legacy," Wilson said. "Officer Labonte dedicated his life to serving and protecting the people of Roswell, and now we come together to honor him. This was a really outstanding young man, and we're going to miss him dearly."
Timeline:
The following is information for the public visitation and funeral.
When is Officer Jeremy Labonte's public visitation?
When: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Feb. 11
Where: Roswell United Methodist Church; 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell
Officer Jeremy Labonte (Credit: Roswell Police Department)
When is Officer Labonte's funeral?
When: 3 p.m. Feb. 12
Where: Roswell United Methodist Church; 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell
For those who cannot make the funeral, the service will also be streamed online.
Processional Route
Labonte's processional will travel from Lebanon Baptist Church, located at 11250 Crabapple Road, at 1:45 p.m., to Roswell United Methodist Church.
The public is invited to line Crabapple Road, Canton Street, Atlanta Street and Mimosa Boulevard to observe the processional and pay their respects.
Where to park
Public parking will be available at Roswell First Baptist Church and Roswell Presbyterian Church.
(Credit: Roswell Police Department)
Officer Jeremy Labonte's burial service
Officer Labonte's loved ones will hold a private burial service on Feb. 13.
The Source: The Roswell Police Department released the order of events for Officer Jeremy Labonte's funeral plans on Monday.