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An officer salutes the crosses marking the location where Sgt. Mundy and Deputy Musice lost their lives.
Wreaths were placed at the memorial markers Wednesday morning as part of the remembrance.
Pastor James Hambrick, also a former MJPD Chief, spoke before community and law enforcement members remembering Deputy Musice and Sgt. Mundy.
Crosses near I-40 mile marker 226 act as memorial markers for the two officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Mt. Juliet Police Sergeant Jerry Mundy
Deputy John Musice
Law enforcement officials and members of the community gathered Wednesday at the spot where two officers gave their lives in the line of duty 22 years ago.
Around 9 a.m. on July 9, family members, loved ones, deputies and fellow law enforcement officers gathered for nearly 30 minutes to honor the memory of Wilson County Deputy John Musice and Mt. Juliet Police Sergeant Jerry Mundy聽at the site where they lost their lives more than two decades ago.
On July 9, 2003, Deputy Musice and Sgt. Mundy gave the ultimate sacrifice attempting to stop a stolen vehicle speeding through the county and being pursued by other officers.
The chase originally began in Maryville and Knoxville, but pursuing officers called off the chase and notified surrounding agencies. The chase picked back up as the vehicle was spotted in Wilson County, reaching speeds up to 140 mph.
Deputy Musice and Sgt. Mundy were deploying stop sticks near Interstate 40 Exit 226 when the driver of the stolen vehicle struck the officers, killing them. The next year, the driver was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to two life terms.
鈥淭oday, we honor the lives and legacies of Deputy Musice and Sgt. Munday,鈥 WCSO said on a social media post. 鈥淭heir bravery, service and unwavering dedication to protecting this community will never be forgotten.鈥
Every year, both departments gather at the site near I-40 exit 226 to remember Mundy and Musice. Pastor James Hambrick, former MJPD Chief, spoke before the crowd Wednesday. Wreaths were placed at the two crosses marking the location where they gave their lives.
鈥淭heir dedication and courage continue to shape the spirit of our department,鈥 MJPD posted. 鈥淪gt. Mundy and Dep. Musice weren鈥檛 just part of our law enforcement family, they were the kind of people who made everyone around them better. They led with strength, served with kindness and gave everything to keep others safe.鈥
鈥淭o their families, please know that we carry their legacy with us always,鈥 MJPD also said. 鈥淭heir lives mattered. Their service mattered. And we will never forget.鈥
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