Community remembers fallen WakeMed officer Roger Smith with honor ride in Garner

The community gathered in Garner on Sunday morning to honor WakeMed Public Safety Officer Roger Smith, who was shot and killed earlier this month while responding to a disturbance in a healthcare center lobby.

Friends, law enforcement officers and community members came together for an honor ride organized by Operation Firefly, a local nonprofit that supports first responders.

The event drew a wide turnout from people wanting to show support for Smith’s loved ones and recognize his three decades of service…

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