Dedication of Sergeant John Henry Taylor’s Bench

by Church Hill People's News

John Henry Taylor

The Church Hill Crime Watch invites all to the dedication of Sergeant John Henry Taylor’s Bench on Saturday, May 9, at 1PM in Libby Hill Park. The bench, given by the Church Hill Crime Watch, “honors retired Sergeant Taylor’s 25 years of service with the Richmond City Police Department and his above and beyond care and concern for the safety of every person living on Church Hill and the surrounding areas.” Reception to follow until 3PM.

6 comments

Shannon 04/30/2009 at 7:43 AM

Hooray John Henry!

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Andy 04/30/2009 at 12:00 PM

A great friend and protector of the residents of Church Hill. He deserves any recognition we can give him. Our city needs more police officers like John Henry Taylor.

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gray 04/30/2009 at 3:02 PM

My mother adored John Henry. He has indeed been a great friend to the east end.

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John M 05/09/2009 at 1:03 PM

Church Hill honors policeman who helped keep neighborhood safe (RTD 5/9/09)

Taylor retired in February 2006, ending a 28-year career in which he received more than 200 commendations and medals of excellence from his superiors and the communities he policed. Those awards included a 1986 letter in which 70 Church Hill residents cited him as “an officer and a gentleman” and “the best damn cop we know.”

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Dionne Waugh 05/11/2009 at 5:08 PM

Thanks for using one of my pictures, John! There was a great turnout for this wonderful event so I’m glad to help bring attention to this!
Dionne

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