Fallen hero Coverage

'A beautiful life:' Hundreds gather for memorial service for officer killed in Charlotte

Wife Ashley Eyer shared tearful memories of her husband, saying, "For 10 years, Josh and I built a beautiful life. I never have and never will question how much he loved me, and I will carry his love with me for the rest of my life."

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Town removes street sign honoring fallen sheriff's deputy

The mother of a fallen deputy is devastated after the town of Pinetops removed a sign honoring his legacy without any notice. Now, that deputy's mother wants answers as she addresses the town board where that sign was located.

'More than a name:' NC town removes sign honoring fallen deputy without notice

The mother of a fallen deputy is devastated after the town of Pinetops removed a sign honoring his legacy without any notice.

Heidi Kirk, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

Fallen hero's family receives new home in Fuquay-Varina

Keys to a new home in Fuquay-Varina were presented to the family of a fallen U.S. Army sergeant on Saturday.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Family of fallen solider receives keys to new Fuquay-Varina home built by volunteers

Keys to a new home in Fuquay-Varina were presented to the family of a fallen U.S. Army sergeant on Saturday.

Fallen Nash deputy honored

Nash County deputy Jared Allison died in 2020 while on duty. On Tuesday, a group from Texas presented his family with a memorial to honor him.

Family of fallen Nash deputy presented with memorial chair

26-year-old Jared Allison died in 2020 when he collided with another car attempting to stop a speeding motorcycle. On Tuesday, an organization in Texas presented a gift to his family to preserve his memory.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Fort Bragg soldier killed in traffic accident

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is ordering all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered in tribute to a soldier who died last week.

Patriot Guard escorts NC soldier killed in helicopter crash back to hometown

The body of 25-year-old Staff Sergeant Caleb Gore returned to North Carolina on Thursday afternoon. The Army soldier was killed in March in a helicopter training crash near Fort Campbell in Kentucky.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Patriot Guard escorting NC fallen soldier to hometown of Morehead City

Dozens of Patriot Guard members were at the airport Thursday and more were expected to join along the route to Caleb Gore's hometown.

Donald Ray Tucker Bridge honors fallen police officer

For 20 years the family of Clinton Police Officer Donald Ray Tucker has been fighting to get a prominent bridge in town named after him because he was killed in the line of duty.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

After 20 years, family sees bridge named after fallen police officer

For 20 years the family of Clinton Police Officer Donald Ray Tucker has been fighting to get a prominent bridge in town named after him because he was killed in the line of duty.

'I wish we didn't have to do this': Memorial ride held for Raleigh officer killed in Hedingham shooting

Sunday morning a line of motorcycles and vehicles moved through downtown Raleigh. It was a memorial ride for Raleigh officer Gabriel Torres, killed in the Hedingham mass shooting.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

'I tried to save you:' Wife of fallen officer Gabriel Torres describes their final moments together

During her eulogy at his funeral, she also recounted the final moments she had with him - and a frightening account of hearing the gunshots and rushing home to find her husband mortally injured.

Mark Boyle, WRAL anchor/reporter and Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Officer Torres' wife: 'I hope you heard me when I told you I loved you'

Jasmin Torres shares an emotional speech on the life and loss of her husband, Officer Gabriel Torres.

Fallen Charlotte officer Mia Goodwin honored with memorial bridge

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer who died in a crash will have a bridge named in her honor less than a year after she passed away.

Nathaniel Puente, WCNC

Drivers honor Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd with memorial ride on I-440

Many gathered to honor fallen Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd with a memorial ride on Sunday morning.

Drivers gather to honor Wake deputy Ned Byrd with memorial ride

Drivers rode around I-440 in Raleigh on Sunday morning to remember Wake County deputy Ned Byrd, who died in the line of duty.

Emotional: Fellow law enforcement officers carry flag-draped casket of fallen Wayne County deputy

During the memorial service for a fallen Wayne County deputy, fellow law enforcement officers carry the casket of Sgt. Matthew Fishman, who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Sky 5 flies over procession for fallen Wayne County deputy Sgt. Matthew Fishman

Watch live: Sky 5 flies over the procession for Sgt. Matthew Fishman, a Wayne County deputy who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Watch live: Memorial service for fallen Wayne County deputy Sgt. Matthew Fishman

Watch live: Memorial service for Sgt. Matthew Fishman, a Wayne County deputy who was shot and killed in the line of duty.

Funeral service, processional for fallen Wayne County deputy will be held Tuesday at University of Mount Olive

A funeral service for the Wayne County Sheriff's deputy who was killed Monday morning while serving an involuntary commitment order in Dudley will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the University of Mount Olive's Kornegay Arena.

Born to run: Florida teen's years-long marathon includes mile for fallen Wayne Co. deputy Matthew Fishman

Most nights, there are police cruisers following young Zechariah Cartledge around his hometown of Winter Springs while he runs as fast as he can.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Florida teen honors fallen first responders with 1,300 miles of running

Zechariah Cartledge runs a mile for every fallen first responder in pursuit of honoring those who gave their life while serving their communities.