Back the Blue
Supporters of law enforcement rallied on the lawn of the Historic Walton County Courthouse on Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga.
Taking part in the Back the Blue demonstration are, from left, Sonny Goodson, Darrell Odom, Cami Odom, Ginger Stabile and Mike Stabile. The event was Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga.
Taking part in the Back the Blue demonstration Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga., are, front row, from left, Chris Baker, Royce Olivet and organizer Phillip Morris; and back row, from left, Randy Watson, Eddie Frazier, Donna Frazier and Judy Watson.
Supporters of law enforcement meet Monroe police officers during the Back the Blue event Saturday, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga.
Supporters hold signs showing their love for the men and women of law enforcement during a Back the Blue event Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga.
Monroe police Officer Shannon Haynes, left, helps Sgt. Harris Anthony fix lunch Saturday, June 27, 2020, during a Back the Blue demonstration in downtown Monroe, Ga.
Tyler Davis holds a sign letting law enforcement know he ‘has (their) 6,’ meaning he’s covered his back, during a Back the Blue demonstration Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe. Behind him are, from left, Lynn Spencer, Mary Gaither and Adolphus Gaither.
Stephanie Prather helped organize the Back the Blue demonstration Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga. ‘We really just want people to know it’s a peaceful assembly to show our support for the men and women in blue,’ she said.
The Back the Blue demonstration began with prayer led by pastor Jerry Hewatt on Saturday afternoon, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga.
Chief R.V. Watts of the Monroe Police Department speaks during the Back the Blue demonstration Saturday, June 27, 2020, in downtown Monroe, Ga.
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