Jimmy Ray McKiven served in the U.S. Navy for 1 year and 4 months. Jimmy served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Patrolman Jimmy McKiven was killed in a motorcycle crash when his police motorcycle was struck by another car at Third Street and Walnut Street. At 7:15 p.m., the driver made an illegal left turn and hit Patrolman McKiven. He was transported to the Holy Name of Jesus Hospital where he died. The driver that caused the crash was charged with homicide by vehicle but was acquitted due to a legal error made by the prosecutor. Patrolman McKiven was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Gadsden Police Department for 10 years. He had been called "Super Cop" by local teens.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman McKiven gave the Gadsden Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gadsden community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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