VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - This week, leaders gathered in Virginia Beach to honor two fallen police officers in a special ceremony.
Two streets in the Kingston Estates neighborhood have been dedicated in memory of Detective Jimmy Mobley and Officer William Black.
The two were killed in a helicopter accident in July 1979 while responding to a boat rescue. The ceremony included a flyover from a Virginia Beach Police Department helicopter.
Officer Black was 28 years old at the time of the crash. A native of Montreal, Canada, he received his United States’ Citizenship in 1973, when he also joined the Virginia Beach Police Department. Detective Mobley was 36 years old at the time of the crash and had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for 12 years, having been awarded Officer of the Year in 1977. He was survived by his wife, daughter and son.
Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer spoke saying that Virginia Beach is a city of heroes.
"Virginia Beach is a City of Heroes,” said Virginia Beach Mayor, Bobby Dyer. “We are the safest city in our great nation, as proven true over many years. It takes the sacrifice of men and woman every day, but sometimes officers pay the ultimate price. And I think it’s great that Chesapeake Homes has taken the time and initiative, along with our Police Foundation and Jake Jacocks, to honor these two remarkable individuals.”
