In Memory OfSGT & Officer Alfonso Perea

SGT & Officer Alfonso Perea, 36, U.S. Army, born February 21, 1988, lost the battle within on April 21, 2024. He served as an 11B infantryman and sniper team leader, also with the Mississippi National Guard, and as an officer with the Memphis Police Department. SGT Perea deployed multiple times to the Middle East and patrolled one of America's hardest cities for 13 years. He was known for his lightheartedness, building custom sniper rifles, and always putting others first. For his service, he earned the Army Commendation Medal and the MPD Lifesaving Award. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!