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THE OFFICER
ANTHONY HOLLY ARCHIVE PAGE GLENDALE DAILY PLANET
Glendale Police
Officer,
Anthony Holly, Fatally Shot.
 GDP-Glendale
Arizona Feb, 19 2007 - 7PM- A Glendale police officer, Anthony
Holly, was fatally shot in an early
morning shooting in the area of 60th Avenue just north of Camelback Road.
This took place shortly after 7:30 a.m., the
incident started as a routine traffic stop.
The officer, Anthony Holly, 24, was shot in
the face. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where doctors later
pronounced him dead.
A spokesman for the Glendale Police Department
said this was the first time a Glendale police officer had been killed in
the line of duty.
Holly was a two-year veteran of the
department.
Glendale Daily Planet ask you to include
officer Holly and his family in your prayers this evening.
More info as available.
Anyone
who witnessed this incident is requested to call the Glendale Police
Department at 623-930-3000
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DANIEL SOTO AND
SERGEANT
JIM DOOLITTLE
REMEMBER
OFFICER
ANTHONY HOLLY
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CANDLELIGHT
VIGIL FOR OFFICER ANTHONY HOLLY
More
than 400 turn out to honor slain Glendale officer
Wednesday,
February 21, 7:00
p.m.
Glendale
Amphitheater at Murphy Park 5850
W. Glendale Avenue
Police officers family members and local
residents joined hearts and hands in downtown Glendale Wednesday
evening... They remembered fallen Officer Anthony Holly....
It was a moving vigil for a city stunned at the loss of their
young officer.
"Anthony Holly will always be remembered," said Darlene
Danninger, a volunteer police chaplain.
Anthony Holly's stepfather, John Bonner, stepped forward to thank those
who attended and describe Holly as "the single happiest person
that I knew in my life."
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Officer
Jeff Daukas lights candle
for Chaplin Darlene Danninger |
Chaplin
Darlene Danninger |
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Darlene Danninger |
Detective Cindy
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Officer
Mat Barnett, Glendale Police Department PIO and citizen reflect on
the words of Glendale Police Chaplain
Darlene Danninger.
A
large cross-section of the media were present
during this 'standing room only' event.
Visitors from the ASU
Cronkite School of Broadcasting
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HEARTFELT
THANKS FROM
OFFICER
HOLLY’S FAMILY
GLENDALE, Ariz.-
February 22, 2007-
Officer Tony Holly’s family would like to thank the citizens of
Glendale and Arizona for their generous thoughts, prayers, letters,
e-mails, and flowers. They are overwhelmed by your kindness.
Tony was a firm believer in the 100
Club of Arizona, so we are asking that in lieu of sending gifts, cards,
flowers etc… donations be made in Tony’s name to the 100 Club. The 100
Club is a nonprofit organization committed to “Standing Behind the Men
and Women Who Stand Behind the Badge.”
The
mission of the 100 Club of Arizona is to provide assistance to families of
public safety officers and firefighters who are seriously injured or
killed in the line of duty and to provide resources to enhance their
safety and welfare.
For more information on the 100 Club
visit www.100club.org/donate
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BENEFIT
CAR WASH FOR
OFFICER
ANTHONY HOLLY
GLENDALE, Ariz. – On
Monday February 26th, Danny’s Family Car Wash at 59th
Avenue and W. Bell Road will be hosting a fundraiser in memory of Officer
Holly.
The
event will be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Danny’s Family Car Wash has
pledged 100% of the proceeds to the 100 Club in the name of Officer Holly.
Anyone who wants to make a donation
may do so at any of the Danny Family Car Washes valley wide on Monday.
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IN
HONOR OF
OFFICER
ANTHONY HOLLY
GLENDALE,
Ariz.
The
following memorial services have been confirmed for Officer Anthony Holly:
Wednesday,
February 21
7:00
p.m.
Informal
Candlelight Vigil
Glendale
Amphitheater at Murphy Park
5850
W. Glendale Avenue
Thursday,
February 22
4-8:00
p.m.
Visitation
for Public and Friends
Hanson
Chapel
8314
North 7th Street
Phoenix,
AZ 85020
Friday,
February 23
10:00
a.m.
Memorial
Service
Christ's
Church of the Valley
7007
West Happy Valley Road
Peoria,
AZ
Services
to immediately follow at Phoenix Memorial Cemetery, 200
W. Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ 85027
In
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 100 Club
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GLENDALE
POLICE MOURN THE LOSS OF
OFFICER
ANTHONY HOLLY
GLENDALE, Ariz. City
of Glendale STATEMENT–
Glendale
Police Officer Anthony Holly was shot and killed in the line of duty this
morning in the vicinity of 5200 North 61st Avenue while
assisting on a routine traffic stop.
At
approx 7:20 AM, Glendale officers stopped a small sedan for a suspected
registration violation. The car was occupied by three people. The driver
had been removed and arrested for outstanding warrants. The officers were
preparing to deal with a male passenger who suddenly exited the car and
opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Holly.
Another officer returned fire hitting
the suspect who sustained a non-life threatening wound. The suspect was
then subdued and transported to County Hospital for treatment. He has been
booked on one count of first-degree murder and other charges. This man is
identified as Bryan Hulsey. Hulsey appears to be in his early 30’s. Two
other persons are being questioned related to this incident, which remains
under investigation
Glendale Police are confident that
they have the person or persons responsible for this crime in custody.
We wish to extend our thanks to the
Phoenix Police Department for their superb assistance in this case and to
thank the many agencies and citizens who have come forward to express
their sorrow and sympathy.
We will release further information as
it can be made available when it does not jeopardize our investigation.
Anyone who witnessed this incident
is requested to call the Glendale Police Department at 623-930-3000.
More info as available.
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OFFICER
ANTHONY HOLLY
A
Short Biography
GLENDALE, Ariz.
The following information is being released by the family.
Anthony Holly was born in Mesa, Arizona in 1982. He graduated from
Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale in 2000 and then served in the
United States Air Force for four years. He was stationed at Kirtland AFB
in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he was a member of the Air Force Honor
Guard.
He also was active in the Big
Brothers/Big Sisters program while stationed in New Mexico. While in the
Air Force Anthony was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Expert Marksman Ribbon.
He loved life, loved his family, and
always carried a strong faith in God. He will be most remembered for his
sense of humor, his sense of honor and for the wonderful soul he was.
Tony is survived by his Mom and Dad,
Nancy and John Bonner of Peoria, his brother Jim Holly, his grandparents
Anthony and Nancy Cacioppo, James and Marie Holly and Ethel Bonner, his
Father and Step-Mother, Bernard and Pam Holly, his brothers John Bonner,
Chris Holly and Mike Holly, his sister Carrie Willems, 11 nieces and
nephews, many loving Aunts and Uncles, his girlfriend Brandy, his many
friends and his fellow Glendale Police officers.
Tony
would ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the 100 Club.
Officer Mat Barnett,
Glendale Police Department PIO and citizen reflect on the words of
Glendale Police Chaplain Darlene
Danninger during the Candelight Vigil Wednesday,
February 21.
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Open
Letter to the Community:
Steve
Conrad
Police
Chief
February 28, 2007
Open Letter to the
Community:
The men and women
of the Glendale Police Department wish to express our sincere appreciation
for the overwhelming show of sympathy, support, and encouragement we have
received from the community in the days since the tragic death of Officer
Anthony Holly. Our police stations are still brimming with flowers and
thoughtful words of encouragement.
We have received
countless offers from businesses to support fundraising efforts or to
provide food for employees as they attended counseling meetings.
Our public safety partners from throughout the state have provided
untold resources and assistance; words cannot describe how this helped us
over the past week.
Among the most
profound expressions of support occurred during the funeral procession.
School children, veterans, workers and neighbors lined the streets
with American Flags, handmade signs and balloons.
Men and women stood at salute; young children held their hands over
their hearts. All with tears
in their eyes sharing our collective pain.
All to honor Officer Holly, our fallen officer.
We want to thank
each of you for your prayers, your encouragement, and your support during
this tragedy. But know that our ability to serve you, our community, and
our efforts to make Glendale a safer city for everyone, is made possible
by your continued support.
Thank you,
Steve Conrad
Police Chief
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Officer
Anthony Holly
Memorial Hockey Game
 Saturday,
March 17, 2007
Pyrodawgs vs. MCSO
played at 12:45 pm U.S. Airways Center
The "Pyrodawgs"
(valley Police and Firefighters) played "MCSO"
(Maricopa County Sheriff Officer’s) in an event to remember and honor a
fallen brother in public safety.
The tickets were $20
each and proceeds went to Holly's family.
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Anthony
Holly's relatives receive memorial flag from Trent Franks
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Mayor
Elaine Scruggs proclaims Telecommunicators week
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Telecommunicator Week
WHEREAS,
Telecommunicator Week is celebrated annually in the second week of April
and dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety
telecommunicators; and
WHEREAS,
these highly trained professionals are more than anonymous voices on the
telephone line, they are extremely dedicated and deeply motivated people
who serve the citizens of Glendale at some of the most critical times in
their lives; and
WHEREAS,
their service as the "unseen" first responders is invaluable in
emergency situations where time is critical and accuracy is vital; and
WHEREAS,
Glendale is proud to have professional telecommunicators who improve the
emergency response capabilities of our public safety personnel by
continuing to sharpen skills and talents through training and leadership
programs and activities; and
WHEREAS,
the citizens of Glendale place their trust in these individuals, not just
this week, but every day of the year.
NOW,
THEREFORE,
I, Elaine M. Scruggs, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona, on behalf of
the City Council do hereby proclaim the week of April 8-14, 2007 as
TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK
and urge all residents to recognize
the important role they have in our community.
In Witness Thereof, I have hereunto
set my hand this 10th day of April 2007.
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 FOP
Lodge 12 honored our fallen heroes and show gratitude to those
who continue to protect and serve.
Wednesday
May 16th 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Summary:
A memorial ceremony
was held at the new Glendale Media Center
located
at 6633 North 95th Avenue. To honor our fallen brother
Anthony J Holly, memorial lapel pins were distributed,
compliments of FOP Lodge 12
Glendale police officers and officers
form neighboring city's and departments gathered along with
Glendale city officials and citizens on Wednesday, May 16, 2007,
to honor fallen Glendale Police Officer Anthony Holly and
other neighboring city's officers.
The ceremony, which was held at the new
Glendale Media and Conference Center located
at 6633 North 95th Avenue across from the new University
of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale.
This was the sixth annual Glendale
Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. Previously
to this, the ceremony had been held in Glendale City Council Chambers.
This local event
coincides with National Peace Officer Memorial Day, which is May
15th.
FOP Lodge 12 is the Glendale affiliate of the Fraternal Order of
Police. They do not represent the Department, but members
of the Glendale Police Department and serve as half of the
Glendale Police Officer's Coalition along with the Glendale Law
Enforcement Association. The FOP has historically
presented this
event as part of their fraternal efforts. The department has
been very supportive and assisted in sponsoring of the
event also.
The
President of the FOP for Glendale PD is Detective Rob Hawkins
spoke today -
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The
Ceremony
The Glendale ceremony began with a procession by the
Glendale Police Pipes and Drums squad assisted by the
Border Patrol Pipes and Drums, followed by the posting of
colors by the Glendale Police Department Honor Guard with
Border Patrol assistance. Det. Roger Geisler sang the
National Anthem before a moving invocation by Chaplain
Darlene Danninger.
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With great emotion Chief Steven Conrad, Glendale Police
Department addressed the group...
"Over the years, I have
had the opportunity to participate in many police
memorial ceremonies," said Glendale Police Chief
Steve Conrad, as he addressed those in attendance.
"...But I have never felt the true sense of loss
that I feel today."
Chief Conrad continued....
"The loss of Officer
Holly affects us all today...no family should have to
bear the loss of a loved one, and no department should
have to bear the loss of their own,"
Officer Holly lost his life on February 19th, 2007 after
he was shot during a traffic stop. In honor of Officer
Holly and other Arizona officers being remembered at the
ceremony, Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs made a special
proclamation declaring May 16, 2007, Glendale Police
Officer Memorial Day. See proclamation below.
  Members
of the Military Order of the Purple Heart also made a
special presentation to Anthony Holly's family in
remembrance of the fallen officer.
Photo (Right): Military
Order of the Purple Heart Commander Felix Delgado
presented the Holly Family with a Purple Heart Plaque.
 "He
(Officer Holly) lived a life of service to others,"
Commander Felix Delgado said during the Purple Heart
plaque presentation. "He went in harm's way so
others could enjoy their life in safety."
Along with Glendale's Officer
Holly the following officers were honored.
Senior Patrol Agent Nicholas Grenning - US Border Patrol
Officer Robert Targosz - Gilbert Police Department
Officer Kevin Weeks - Tempe Police Department
Senior Patrol Agent David Webb - US Border Patrol
Officer Anthony Holly - Glendale Police Department
Deputy Pilip Rodriguez - Mohave County Sheriff's Office
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Glendale
Police Chief Steve Conrad commented:
Over
the years, I have had many opportunities to attend and
participate in police memorial ceremonies. I was always
reverent, always solemn and always a little sad, but I never
felt the true sense of loss that we all feel this year. As
I have said in the past, the events of February 19, 2007 have
changed our lives forever. The loss of Tony Holly has
profoundly affected all of us.
Each
year, we gather together to remember and honor those who have
made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. Unfortunately
this year we learned firsthand what pain and suffering can come
from the violence that is unfortunately part of our society.
Today
along with Tony Holly, we honor the sacrifices of:
Senior
Patrol Agent Nicholas Greenig of the
US
Border Patrol
Deputy
Philip Rodriguez of the
Mohave
County
Sheriff's Office
Officer
Rob Targosz of the Gilbert Police Department
Senior
Patrol Agent David Webb of the
US
Border Patrol
Officer
Kevin Weeks of the Tempe Police Department
So
far this year, in our country 66 law enforcement officers have
lost their lives in the line of duty. Last year, there
were 146 deaths. This is totally unacceptable. No
family should have to bear the news that they have lost a loved
one. No department should have to bear the loss of one of their
own. It is hard to understand why there is so much pain in
the world today.
I
don't know why Tony Holly and these other men had to die.
There are no easy answers but I do take some comfort in knowing
they were fighting for right against wrong, for law against the
lawless and for hope against fear. Their lives served a
noble and worthy cause.
In
terms of our department, we will never forget Tony or his
sacrifice. As we are joined together in deep thought and
reflection, we need to know that Tony is with us now. He
will always be a part of us.
Winston
Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give". Tony gave his all
for his family, for our community and for us. For that, we
are eternally grateful.
Greetings,
Comfort and Tears...
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In 1963, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace
Officers Memorial Day and the week surrounding it as National
Police Week. The preceding week is Correctional Officers week.
Each year people across the country gather during the week to
honor those who serve their communities through law enforcement
and to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. |
We dedicate this day to the following peace officers that lost their lives in the line of duty in Arizona since the last Memorial Service.
Senior Patrol Agent Nicholas Grennig
US Border Patrol
Officer Robert Targosz
Gilbert Police Department
Officer Kevin Weeks
Tempe Police Department
Senior Patrol Agent David Webb
US Border Patrol
Officer Anthony Holly
Glendale Police Department
Deputy Philip Rodriguez
Mohave County Sheriff's Office |
We also pay tribute to all police officers that are serving Glendale, Arizona and this nation today. Fathers, sisters, mothers, daughters, sons and friends; serving at the risk of their lives, in pursuit of a peaceful future for each of us. |
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Proclamation by
Mayor Elaine Scruggs, City of Glendale
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City of Glendale
WHEREAS,
on
May 15, 1982 the first National Peace Officers’ Memorial
Day Service was held on Capitol Hill in Washington DC to
honor those fallen officers who lost their lives in the line
of duty; and
WHEREAS,
in 1991, the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial
was dedicated in Judiciary Square in Washington DC and
carries the names of over 14,000 fallen law enforcement
officers; and
WHEREAS,
during
National Police Week, May 13th –19th,
2007 local agencies across the country will be honoring
fallen officers and educating citizens about the duties,
responsibilities and sacrifices of their law enforcement
officials; and
WHEREAS,
we commend the men and women of the Glendale Police
Department who play an essential role in safeguarding the
rights and freedoms of all citizens; and
WHEREAS,
it is on this day that we honor fallen officers including
Anthony Jon Holly, who lost his life in the line of duty on
February 19, 2007, and all who continue to give the full
measure of their devotion to the protection of our lives.
NOW
THEREFORE, I,
Elaine M. Scruggs, Mayor of the city of Glendale, Arizona,
on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim this day
of May 16th 2007, as
Glendale
Peace Officer’s
Memorial
Day
and
call upon all citizens of Glendale to honor those law
enforcement officers and their families, who through their
courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service
to their community or have become disabled in the performance
of duty and let us recognize and pay homage to the survivors
of our fallen heroes.
In the Witness Thereof, I
have hereunto set my hand this 16th day of May
2007.
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"Police
Week"
The time has now come,
for this one week a year
When we all stop to
think... when we all shed
a tear
For all of the Heroes,
whose names grace the wall
And for all of those
Heroes, who still answer the call
Family and friends at
the wall they will stand
With pictures,
letters, and love in their hands
Left at the wall will
be displays of their love
A tribute to those who
now watch from above
They will think of the
day their world was destroyed
A split second in
time... causing such a great
void
As they visit the
wall, there is great pain in their heart
But strangely it 's
there... that the healing can start
As they stand there in
awe of this memorial stone
It is then that they
realize that they are not alone
So many others with
stories quite the same
So many more sharing
each other's pain
Let us all stop and
think what this week 's all about
It 's for those who
sacrifice for us. .. day in and day out
And for each name
engraved by the stone cutter
's knife
There are hundreds of
people. .. touched by that life
Although it 's just a
week, seven days from the year
It 's a lifetime of
anxiety, emotions and fear
For most that will
ease when the ceremony ends
But this week, lasts
forever. . . for family and friends
By Marc A Turner
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Program
Posting of Colors
Glendale Police Department Honor Guard
National Anthem
Detective Roger Geisler
Invocation
Chaplain Darlene Danninger Glendale Police Department
Welcome and Introduction
Rob Hawkins FOP Lodge 12, President
Speakers
Chief Steven Conrad
City Manager Ed Beasley
Mayor Elaine Scruggs
Presentation
"Fallen Heroes"
Channel 11 Tribute to Officer Anthony J. Holly
Award Presentation
Commander Felix Delgado Military Order of Purple Heart
GPO Pipes and Drums Assisted by
the Border Patrol Pipes and Drums
"Amazing Grace"
Retiring of Colors
Reception immediately following
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