Fort Worth Police Honor Fallen Officer Sgt. Billy Randolph's Legacy

Honoring Sgt. Billy Randolph's Sacrifice

• 💔 Nearly a year ago, Fort Worth Police Sergeant Billy Randolph lost his life in the line of duty.
• 🗓️ The department is honoring his sacrifice, nearly three decades of service, and the life he lived beyond the badge.

A Life Beyond the Badge

• 💖 Lisa Randolph reflects on her 40-year relationship with her husband, describing them as a perfect fit.
• 🏡 Their retirement dream was to move to a lake town, a plan tragically cut short.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Out of uniform, Sergeant Randolph cherished vacationing with his four grandchildren and had a profound love for people.

Line of Duty Death

• 💥 On August 12th, Sergeant Randolph was struck and killed by a wrong-way driver while managing a crash scene on I35W.
• 📸 Ironically, another officer captured a photo of Randolph managing traffic moments before the incident.
• 🏅 Lisa finds peace knowing her husband died doing what he loved: protecting the city.

Memorial and Legacy

• 🌟 Governor Greg Abbott honored fallen heroes in Austin, and Sergeant Randolph's name is being added to the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial Wall.
• 🕊️ A ceremony is open to the public, inviting attendees to stand with families of heroes.
• 👮‍♀️ The hope is that officers will strive for a legacy of community love and service, regardless of whose name is on the wall.
• 📺 A full interview with Lisa Randolph is available on WFA Plus.