<Motor Officer Memorial> 2007                                                "One is too Many"
March 4, 2007
Police Officer Shawn Newlin 
Clayton County Police DepartmentGeorgia
Officer Newlin succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident five days earlier while escorting a funeral procession. He sustained serious injuries when he struck the rear-end of a vehicle on Tara Boulevard, near Sherwood Drive.
He was flown to Grady Memorial Hospital where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Newlin had served with the Clayton County Police Department for only 9 months. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old daughter.

May 3, 2007
Police Officer David Young 
Florence Police Department Alabama

Officer David Young was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol at approximately 11:50 am. 
Another vehicle pulled out in front of him, forcing him to lay his motorcycle down. The motorcycle slid into the vehicle and both vehicles burst into flames. 
Officer Young was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to an area hospital. Her injuries are not life threatening
Officer Young had served with the Florence Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.


June 14, 2007
Patrolman Christopher Mirabal 
New Mexico State Police New Mexico

Patrolman Christopher Mirabel was killed in a motorcycle accident on North Scenic Avenue in Alamorgodo. His department motorcycle struck a curb and then a tractor trailer that was parked on the roadway.
Patrolman Mirabel had served with the New Mexico State Police for 9 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.


July 7, 2007 
Police Officer Dayle Weston (Wes) Hardy 
Plano Police Department Texas

Officer Dayle Hardy was killed when his police motorcycle collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Independence Parkway and Russell Creek Drive.
He was transported to Baylor Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Officer Hardy had served with the Plano Police Department for 8 years and had previously served with the Wise County Sheriff's Office for 4 years. He is survived by his wife and twin 3-year-old daughters.