Sheriff Mack: Ward was fit for service

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - Deputy Scott Ward's final journey took him to Fairhope Memory Gardens. The turnout to honor and remember him showed his greatness. Those in attendance ranged from those who knew him well to people who had never met him.

In the crowd, uniforms from every agency imaginable could be seen, and there were blue lights as far as the eye could see. Deputy Ward touched many lives, and some he didn't even know about.

"We belong to an organization called the 'Brotherhood for the Fallen'. We try to send two police officers to every funeral around the country," said Sean Flisk.

Flisk is an officer with Chicago Police Department. He traveled to the Gulf Coast with his cousin Sgt. Timothy Flisk. Timothy's brother died in the line of duty almost a year ago to the date.

"It's just to show, as police, we're seen in a certain way, and we're also humans with families and loved ones and lives. We truly know the anguish the Ward family is going through," said Flisk.

Both said it's been a tough year, and that's why they know support is the best thing to give to the Ward family.

Sheriff Huey "Hoss" Mack spoke about the law enforcement family.

"It's a brother and sisterhood of people, who are committed to service, and that's what draws us close together," said Mack.

Mack said although Tuesday, Nov. 27, was hard, the memories are what made it easier.

"Well, the truth always comes easy. Words of truth were spoken today. Scott was a wonderful deputy, a good person, son, and husband. He knew the risk, and he was fit for service. Today was about honoring him, and I think we did," said Mack.

From those who were very close to Ward, to those who traveled across the country and never knew him at all. Family was just what this family needed, as they said goodbye to a life taken too soon.