Leaders and community members from Baltimore City, across the state of Maryland, and beyond honored Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley as she laid to rest Tuesday.
Holley died one week after she was shot in her police cruiser in Curtis Bay in December.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott described Holley as “a devoted public servant who committed her life to making Baltimore a better place.”
Scott added that he “will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that her legacy lives on.”
Officer Keona Holley was a devoted public servant who committed her life to making Baltimore a better place. As we lay her to rest today, I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that her legacy lives on. pic.twitter.com/xBrLOYOuDx
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) January 11, 2022
Gov. Larry Hogan said Holley “served her city with passion and dedication, and she took immense pride in being a police officer.”
It was my honor to pay tribute to the life, the memory, and the legacy of Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley.
Keona served her city with passion and dedication, and she took immense pride in being a police officer. May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/xiib0PSBZw
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) January 11, 2022
“Today, we laid Officer Holley to rest,” the Baltimore Police Department tweeted with photos of officers laying the American flag across Holley’s casket.
Today, we laid Officer Holley to rest. pic.twitter.com/a7y2iHIyHG
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) January 11, 2022
Other elected officials and agencies shared their own messages honoring Holley.
Officer Keona Holley dedicated her life to serving the people of Baltimore. As we lay her to rest today, my heart is with her family, as well as her brothers and sisters in uniform. We owe an enormous debt to her service that can never be repaid. https://t.co/iDQ2viiRE1
— Comptroller Peter Franchot (@peterfranchot) January 11, 2022
Rest in Peace Officer Keona Holley. ? pic.twitter.com/XGgEIs3NdQ
— Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office (@BaltimoreSAO) January 11, 2022
Celebrating the life and legacy of Officer Keona Holley today, and listening to the tributes of her family, friends, colleagues, and city leaders. To have lost her like this, so far before her time, is heartbreaking beyond measure. pic.twitter.com/gPmq5mgMKl
— Councilman Mark Conway (@MarkConway4th) January 11, 2022
Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, Baltimore County Police Department, Rockville City Police Department and others, shared their solidarity with their colleagues in Baltimore City and with Holley’s friends and family members.
The District of Maryland and Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force attended the memorial services of our fallen sister. Our heartfelt condolences go out to @BaltimorePolice and the family of Officer Keona Holley. pic.twitter.com/toXJAIJEnf
— U.S. Marshals (@USMarshalsHQ) January 11, 2022
#BCoPD stands in support of our #BPD brothers and sisters as they lay to rest Officer #KeonaHolley. #Policing pic.twitter.com/p8l85H8VNB
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) January 11, 2022
Today, #BCoPD joins our brothers and sisters of #BPD and other law enforcement agencies from across the United States to pay our final respects to Baltimore Police Ofc. Keona Holley. May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/lDw59nlIqA
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) January 11, 2022
Today Rockville City Police Officers showed their support and respect to the @BaltimorePolice and the family and friends of Officer Keona Holley who was laid to rest today after being shot in the line of duty last month. May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/k3ZUdggMus
— Rockville City Police Department (@RockvilleCityPD) January 11, 2022
Condolences rolled in from community members.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
— Thomas CampbellRIP to @BaltimorePolice Officer #KeonaHolley ? https://t.co/SrttrarBbl
— Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (@DowntownBalt) January 11, 2022
Attended the funeral of Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley, who was killed in the line of duty. With Police officers from the NYPD and Chicago PD (Masks we’re removed for picture). May her memory be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/224qXnJ6ty
— Chesky Tenenbaum (@RabbiCT) January 11, 2022
Stars and Stripes are hung high outside the Baltimore Convention Center during the funeral of fallen Officer Keona Holley. A SHERO HAS FALLEN, AN ANGEL RISES. R.I.H.P. 1??✈️ ?? ?? @BeOnWJZ #KeonaHolley pic.twitter.com/e8VpOoGw2l
— Angelial Carter (@Rainbow209) January 11, 2022
Outside of the Baltimore Convention Center, where Holley’s funeral was held, a large American flag hung between two fire engine ladders to honor Holley.
