Prayer vigil held in downtown Italy pays respect to the fallen Dallas officers

Image: First Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Ronnie Dabney helps lead a prayer vigil inside the pavilion in downtown, Italy, Texas in an effort to keep our community united following the recent tragedy in downtown Dallas where one Dart Police Officer and four Dallas Police Officers were fatally wounded. Seven more officers were also shot as were two civilians.

First Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Ronnie Dabney helps lead a prayer vigil inside the pavilion in downtown, Italy, Texas in an effort to keep our community united following the recent tragedy in downtown Dallas where one Dart Police Officer and four Dallas Police Officers were fatally wounded. Seven more officers were also shot as were two civilians. (Barry Byers)

Image: Central Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Joseph Barrett reminds citizens that Police Officers are Peace Officers.

Central Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Joseph Barrett reminds citizens that Police Officers are Peace Officers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Chief Cameron Beckham reads a speech to those attending the prayer vigil held in downtown Italy following the recent attacks on Dallas Police Officers.

Italy Police Chief Cameron Beckham reads a speech to those attending the prayer vigil held in downtown Italy following the recent attacks on Dallas Police Officers. (Barry Byers)

Image: City of Italy Mayor Steve Farmer reflects the concern felt by so many during the prayer vigil held in downtown Italy to mourn the recent loss of Dallas Police Officers and help keep our community united.

City of Italy Mayor Steve Farmer reflects the concern felt by so many during the prayer vigil held in downtown Italy to mourn the recent loss of Dallas Police Officers and help keep our community united. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy Police Chief Cameron Beckham works to contain his emotions while delivering a unifying speech in response to the recent attacks against Dallas Police Officers during a protest held in their city.

Italy Police Chief Cameron Beckham works to contain his emotions while delivering a unifying speech in response to the recent attacks against Dallas Police Officers during a protest held in their city. (Barry Byers)

Image: First Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Ronnie Dabney leads Italy Police, Italy Fire, Milford Police Officers and citizens in a group prayer.

First Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Ronnie Dabney leads Italy Police, Italy Fire, Milford Police Officers and citizens in a group prayer. (Barry Byers)

Image: First Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Ronnie Dabney brings together local police and fire personnel along with supportive citizens to form a tight group in a display of unity during the ceremony’s final prayer.

First Baptist Church of Italy Pastor Ronnie Dabney brings together local police and fire personnel along with supportive citizens to form a tight group in a display of unity during the ceremony’s final prayer. (Barry Byers)

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