U.S. Air Force · United States 
Freddie Jackson Harp
Freddie Jackson Harp served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years and 11 months. Freddie served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Sergeant Freddie Harp was shot and killed during a traffic stop at the Red Mountain Expressway entrance ramp at 10:15 pm. Sergeant Harp became involved in a struggle while arresting one of the juveniles for driving a stolen vehicle and driving without a license. The juvenile gained control of his weapon and shot him in the chest. Three youths were arrested, fleeing the scene. The youth who shot Sergeant Harp was arrested the next day with handcuffs still on one of his wrists. He was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. The subject was paroled in 2001. Sergeant Harp had served with the Mountain Brook Police Department for eight years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Harp gave the Mountain Brook Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mountain Brook community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Harp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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