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| Officers Andy Nobles and John Burnette |
What I found was a wonderful and moving film by Kathryn Frye that shows the young officers, Andy Nobles and John Burnette, full of life, walking their beat in the Adam 2 District, and enjoying the interaction with the community. The film talks about their enthusiasm on the job and their desire to want to make a difference.
It was the very first time, albeit on film, I had seen of any of the fallen officers alive, and it was quite overwhelming for me to say the least.
What an honor it would be to shake their hand and say thank you -- an honor that will never come.
That fateful night -- Tuesday, October 5, 1993
"Officers John Burnette and Andy Nobles responded to what appeared to be a routine call the night of Tuesday, October 5, 1993.
Someone had reported a suspicious vehicle and persons at Boulevard Homes, a public housing complex that was part of the officers’ Adam Two Patrol District. But when the officers arrived and started talking to a suspect, he ran. Nobles and Burnette chased the suspect into a nearby wooded area. A few minutes later, shots rang out. Nobles, 26, and Burnette, 25, were each shot in the head.
When they were pronounced dead at Carolinas Medical Center, the recently consolidated Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recorded its first slaying of an officer. It was also the first time in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County history that two officers died in a single incident.
The deaths sparked public outrage. Thousands attended their funerals. Radio and television programs bristled with calls from citizens demanding that something be done about the growing violent crime problems. Memorial services were held, and monuments dedicated. Since the officers died, the very streets where they lost their lives have been named after them." ~ CMPD memorial page
"John and Andy"....a glimpse into the lives of two of CMPD's finest.
Photo/Film Credits
- "John and Andy" is a production of the North Carolina Center for Educational Films, by Kathryn Frye, in association with the GOV Channel.
- WBTV-Channel 3
- WCNC-TV Channel 36
God bless you, Annie, for sharing this. You are the living memorial of all those fallen officers. We watched the video and the creator of it did an amazing job. Thank you. Hugs, Kat
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for watching. Kathryn Frye and everyone who had a hand in this did a beautiful job. I have been really touched by it as it is the first time I have seen one of our fallen alive.
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