Locals Mourn Slain Richardson Police Officer

Children and adults across North Texas stopped for a moment Thursday to pay respects to the 14-year veteran of the Richardson Police Department slain Wednesday night in the line of duty. Be they flower arrangements or shiny blue ribbons tied to a tree, adornments displayed in memory of the tenured officer, husband and father did not go unnoticed.

Officer David Sherrard lived in Wylie, where his daughters attend school. Wylie ISD asked students to wear blue on Monday in support of his family. School officials also announced they will work with Richardson Police to support the family.

Other schools across the area echoed the sentiments of Wylie ISD. Meanwhile, several government agencies in the area posted memorials for Sherrard on social media pages, including a tribute from Greg Abbott.

There's no word of an official memorial service for Sherrard at this time. Patch will bring you updates when they are available.

Prairie Creek Elementary supports our Richardson Police Department. pic.twitter.com/3bIVy9Bh0H
— Kyle Stuard (@PrairieCreekPCE) February" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/PrairieCre... 8, 2018

The students and staff at @RHeightsElem love our @RichardsonTX_PD officers. Our deepest sympathies to the fallen officer, his family, and all of his friends and coworkers. We support RPD and thank you for everything you do to keep us safe. pic.twitter.com/tq3C9RqK5Q
— Heights Elementary (@RHeightsElem) February" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/RHeightsEl... 8, 2018

Berkner High School loves, supports and honor @RichardsonTX_PD officers because they put their own safety at risk to ensure the safety of our community. Sincere condolences from us to you. pic.twitter.com/k6aFhi9GSh
— Henry Hall (@henryhalltx) February" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/henryhallt... 8, 2018

The hearts and soul of Texas mourn with you. Your loss is a loss to all law enforcement and everyone in our great state. Texas will honor the lost officer with the dignity he deserves. May God rest his soul. And may his legacy live on in others' service. #txlege #BackTheBlue https://t.co/oEetBYgN6x
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) February" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/GregAbbott... 8, 2018

Folks are taking the time to pay their respects to @RichardsonTX_PD Officer David Sherrard outside PD headquarters. Sherrard was shot and killed yesterday after responding to a disturbance call at an apartment complex @CBSDFW pic.twitter.com/NMYPmDz7xm
— Jeff Paul (@Jeff_Journalist) February" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/Jeff_Journ... 8, 2018

Lead image via Richardson Police Department