HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Hundreds gathered to remember Locust Grove police Officer Chase Maddox as he was laid to rest on Saturday.
Maddox, 26, was killed when he responded for backup to two Henry County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were serving a failure to appear warrant last week.
A man inside the house shot the three men, injuring two Henry County sheriff's deputies as well.
“He was the life of the party, to say the least. When we graduated, we never would have thought he would be a police officer,” best friend Ronnie Deaton said about Maddox. “Couldn’t say enough wonderful things for somebody like Chase."
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A memorial service to honor Maddox took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Glen Haven Baptist Church in McDonough.
"To Bradin and Bodie, your father was a hero. He loved you more than you'll ever know," Locust Grove Police Chief Jesse Patton said.
A vigil to honor Maddox was held at the Locust Grove police station Monday night.
People came by to show their support, leaving flowers on Maddox's patrol car and buying decals,with the proceeds going towards his family.
Maddox was a father whose second son was born just days after he was shot and killed.
"He was a mentor. He was a guider. He was a lover of everything," Locust Grove resident Caroll Conway said.
Not a dry eye in the Church near the end of the Color Guard Presentation for Officer Maddox. pic.twitter.com/VC5lagKAC1
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Silence in the church as the Color Guard Presentation begins for Officer Maddox. pic.twitter.com/0IjwvGsnRX
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
So many law enforcement departments came to support Officer Maddox, its become standing room only. pic.twitter.com/BRdDvXIGKe
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
A glimpse at all the law enforcement here to honor officer Chase Maddox. pic.twitter.com/xAi8xndrMG
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Officer Maddox’s walked in with her family and holding baby Bodie in her arms. Her son Bradin is also here. It is silent in the church as people are getting seated.
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Guests are arriving for Officer Maddox’s funeral. Many officers and deputies from various counties around our state are here. pic.twitter.com/uPiT9rmBE9
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Hearing motorcycles from outside the church.
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Just in: I am told the family is about 10 minutes out from arriving. pic.twitter.com/DBAoERbAVt
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Flags flying and tears flowing along procession route for Locust Grove Police officer killed in line of duty💙 pic.twitter.com/T33qVFn5gf
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Henry County out in force to remember fallen officer. Procession continues along Hwy 42 out of Locust Grove pic.twitter.com/Wp2dancmFI
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Procession for Ofc Chase Maddox still going north into McDonough pic.twitter.com/X7g8RXjM0H
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Community lines the route to say goodbye to a hero pic.twitter.com/dOyFdVkFbp
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Procession for fallen officer will pass under this blue line🇺🇸 enroute to church fur funeral for Ofc. Chase Maddox pic.twitter.com/ClVoKKgGww
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Closer look at some of the photos being played of Officer Chase Maddox and his family. pic.twitter.com/ke5vYIcitu
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Locust Grove Police officers arriving to join procession to funeral for their fallen brother pic.twitter.com/wVqo4LThSy
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
A look inside the church where services for Officer Chase Maddox will be held. pic.twitter.com/Zhw9pdubK3
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Officer Maddox funeral set up begins. pic.twitter.com/9KVD3KOWNx
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
Many departments are here to honor Officer Maddox. Here is @SandySprings_PD. pic.twitter.com/VQwYrPPx6b
— Lauren Pozen WSB (@LaurenPozenWSB) February 17, 2018
A prayer 🙏 before these motors roll out to lead procession this morning for fellow fallen officer in Henry County😢 pic.twitter.com/iLMfajsONL
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Officers and motor units starting to arrive at Locus Grove Police Dept. to lead procession for officer Chase Maddox funeral starting at 10a pic.twitter.com/kRDfXfy14U
— Steve Gehlbach (@SteveGWSB) February 17, 2018
Officer Chase Maddox to be laid to restOfficer Chase Maddox was a father whose second child was born just days after he was shot and killed. 2wsb.tv/2sA4g0C
Posted by WSB-TV on Saturday, February 17, 2018
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