Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers, and the Springfield Police Department (SPD) honor and remember the memory and sacrifice of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 will mark the twelfth anniversary of Officer Ambrose’s passing.
Officer Ambrose was killed responding to a domestic disturbance on Lawton Street on June 4, 2012. He was shot while protecting a woman and her child from the woman’s boyfriend. The lives of both the mother and child were saved.
Officer Ambrose had served with the Springfield Police Department for 36 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter and grandchild.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “On this, the 12th anniversary, we must never forget and always remember Officer Kevin Ambrose’s heroic efforts to save a young mother and her child. He made the ultimate sacrifice in order to secure their lives. Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers and I, and our brave and dedicated men and women of the Springfield Police Department will once again mark the anniversary and honor the memory of Officer Ambrose. I respectfully ask those who are able, as I will do, to please take a moment to remember this fallen hero. I will continue to proudly where my “Badge #7” pin in honor of Officer Kevin Ambrose and all our brave officers for their sacrifices and for what they do for us each and every day. May God rest Kevin’s soul and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and May God protect our men and women in blue and our community in which they serve.”
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