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Georgetown honors Chad Spicer with wreath-laying ceremony

Georgetown Police Chief R.L. Hughes salutes the wreath as Chad’s daughter Aubrey and mother Ruth Ann look on. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 3, 2020

Georgetown held the annual wreath-laying ceremony in remembrance of Patrolman Chad Spicer Sept. 1 on The Circle. Spicer was killed in the line of duty Sept. 1, 2009.

Nearly 200 people attended the annual event, emceed by Georgetown Police Chief R.L. Hughes. Speaking at the event were Georgetown Mayor Bill West, Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, and Chad’s mom Ruth Ann Spicer.

Hughes read a scripture that reminded him of Chad: “Isaiah chapter 6, verse 8 said, ‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” and I said, “Here I am, send me!”’ I am confident that Chad would have said ‘Send me!’ His dedication to the Georgetown community and to his fellow officers forged his commitment to serving others.”

Pettyjohn spoke of how the community reacted on that tragic day. West told Chad’s mother that he will be there to honor Chad forever.

Ruth Ann Spicer spoke about how the police supported her family during and since the tragic death of her son. She also said that the police departments need the support of the public during this time.

Chad’s mother Ruth Ann Spicer speaks about how the police need support for all they do for the community.
Georgetown Police Chief R.L. Hughes speaks to the 200 people gathered on The Circle in Georgetown to honor Patrolman Chad Spicer’s memory.
Georgetown Mayor Bill West tells Chad’s mother and daughter that as long as he lives he will be there to honor Chad Spicer.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, gets emotional as he speaks about the day that Chad Spicer was killed in the line of duty.
Georgetown Police Chief R.L. Hughes tells how Chad Spicer reminded him of the scripture Isaiah chapter 6, verse 8.
The wreath stands next to the Chad Spicer monument on The Circle in Georgetown.
Chad Spicer’s mother Ruth Ann, left, and daughter Aubrey bow during the prayer.
Chad Spicer’s mother Ruth Ann gets emotional as she speaks of the support given by the police department.
The Chad Spicer monument shows through the wreath.
Police officers from numerous agencies attended the ceremony.
Chad Spicer’s mother Ruth Ann speaks, surrounded by the many officers in attendance at the ceremony.
Chad Spicer’s mother Ruth Ann tells her granddaughter, Aubrey, how much her dad loved her.
Georgetown Police Chief R.L. Hughes and Chad Spicer’s mother Ruth Ann Spicer carry the wreath to be placed at the Chad Spicer Memorial.
Nearly 200 people attended the annual wreath-laying event.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, shares a moment with Chad Spicer’s mother, Ruth Ann.
Georgetown Mayor Bill West speaks to the people gathered for the ceremony.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, speaks about the tragic events of Sept. 1, 2009.

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