On Wednesday, Sept. 17, a solemn procession returned the body of fallen Texas State Trooper Jerry Adamick from Beaumont through Hardin, Liberty and San Jacinto counties, and on to Huntsville, Texas, where he will be laid to rest next week.
Trooper Adamick, 44, who lost his life in a single-vehicle crash on FM 945 in San Jacinto County on Monday, Sept. 15, was responding to a call for assistance at the time of the accident. His passing has left a deep impact on his fellow troopers, his family, first responders, and his community.
The procession stretched more than a mile long, led by a line of black-and-white Texas Department of Public Safety patrol vehicles. The vehicles traveled without sirens, marked only by the steady flash of their emergency lights. Along highways and small-town roads, residents gathered to greet the fallen trooper’s return. Many stood in silence, while others waved American flags or placed their hands over their hearts as the motorcade passed.
The show of solidarity extended beyond individuals. Local fire departments and other law enforcement agencies along the route, stretching from Jefferson County to Walker County, participated in the tribute. For many, the procession was not just a return home for a fallen trooper but also a public acknowledgment of the risks taken daily by law enforcement officers and first responders across Texas.
Funeral services for Trooper Adamick are being handled by Heritage Oak Funeral Home in Huntsville. Visitation will be held on Monday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church, located at 1207 FM 980 in Huntsville. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m., also at Northside Baptist Church. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Elmina Cemetery in Huntsville.
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