Montgomery County, TN – Hundreds came out to support two events today in memory of fallen Deputy David “Bubba” Johnson.
A light mist had begun falling shortly after 8:00am when Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson spoke to the crowd of hundreds of runners waiting to begin the Inaugural Bubba Johnson Memorial 5K Road Race.
“I think Bubba is watching over us today,” Fuson said. “It’s the perfect weather for a run.”
“I know you miss him, and we do too. But you will always be a part of the Sheriff’s Office family,” Fuson said.
The runners seemed to enjoy the unseasonably cool and slightly wet weather as they made their way through a route that wound through downtown Clarksville.
After the 5K, several also participated in the 1 mile Fun Run, which started and ended near Clarksville First Baptist Church, where the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Reserves had a full day of fun events planned for the David “Bubba” Johnson Community Outreach Day 2014.
Citizens got to see what several different divisions of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office do, including K-9s, Bomb Squad and the 19th Judicial District Drug Task Force.
At one of the more popular booths, Sgt. Jimmy Brown had a game of cornhole set up, but the catch was, participants had to wear goggles that simulate intoxication. Most found it far too challenging, if not nauseating.
“I know Bubba is smiling down on us right now,” Fuson said. “I know he would have been overwhelmed with the support from the community. I know I am.”
Participants may find additional photos at the MCSO Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mcsotn
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