Image courtesy Georgetown PD
The memorial for fallen Georgetown Patrolman Chad Spicer is being replaced on The Circle. The crated memorial was lowered to The Circle by a crane earlier this morning. The memorial was heavily damaged when it was struck by a car in November of 2023. An estimated $95,000 in damage was done when a vehicle went into The Circle from North Bedford Street and knocked the memorial on its side. The repaired memorial is being placed closer to the fountain.
On September 1st, the anniversary of his death in 2009, a wreath laying ceremony will be held at 5:30pm to honor Officer Chad Spicer’s life and sacrifice.
Georgetown Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the repaired memorial for Georgetown Police Chief Harvey Gregg was also replaced on The Circle this morning.
Memorial for Patrolman Chad Spicer / Image courtesy Georgetown PD
Additional information from Georgetown PD:
The Georgetown Police Department is proud to announce the return of the monuments honoring Chief Harvey Gregg and Patrolman Chad Spicer to their rightful place on The Circle in Georgetown.
Their return marks the conclusion of a long-awaited and carefully undertaken process following motor vehicle crashes that struck and damaged the monuments. Since those incidents, significant care and consideration have gone into ensuring the monuments could be properly restored and returned in a manner that honors the officers they represent while helping protect these memorials from future harm.
The return of these monuments to The Circle carries profound meaning for the families of Chief Gregg and Patrolman Spicer, the Town of Georgetown, the Georgetown Police Department, and the community as a whole.
Memorial for Chief Harvey Gregg / Image courtesy Georgetown PD
For the men and women who wear the Georgetown Police Department uniform today, these monuments are more than memorials. They are enduring reminders of those who served before them, the sacrifices that come with wearing the badge, and the responsibility each officer carries when putting on the uniform.
They remind us to wear the uniform with honor, serve with courage, and never forget the sacrifices of Chief Harvey Gregg and Patrolman Chad Spicer.
The Georgetown Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who played a pivotal role throughout the restoration and return of these monuments. This process required patience, cooperation, dedication, and a shared commitment to preserving the legacies of two officers whose service remains an important part of Georgetown’s history.
Your service, dedication, and commitment did not go unnoticed, and we thank you for helping return these memorials to the place where they belong.
We encourage residents and visitors alike, when traveling through Georgetown, to take a moment to visit the monuments on The Circle. Pause, reflect, and learn a little about Chief Harvey Gregg and Patrolman Chad Spicer—their service, their sacrifice, and the legacy they left behind.
Their monuments have returned home.
May their service never be forgotten, and may their legacy live on forever.
