It was 12 years ago today that Springfield Police officer Kevin Ambrose was killed in the line of duty. The veteran officer was among the first officers to respond to a Lawton Street address where he shielded a woman and her young child from her boyfriend. Ambrose was shot and killed by the man who fired toward the woman and child.
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.”
Ambrose had served with the Springfield Police Department for 36 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter and grandchild.
(Photo: Springfield Police Department)