Longtime La Vergne Police detective who died on duty laid to rest
LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A detective who had been with the La Vergne Police Department for twenty years has been laid to rest.
Detective Sgt. Kevin Stolinsky passed away during a "medical incident" last week, the department tells FOX 17 News.
"We are asking for your thoughts and prayers this evening as the La Vergne Police Department mourns one of its own," a spokesperson said. "We ask you pray for his family as they begin to mourn and cope with this sudden loss."
La Vergne Police said Sgt. Stolinsky had been with the force since 2001. He has been promoted posthumously, the department said.
Visitations will be held Tuesday and Wednesday with the memorial service to follow.
Information provided by La Vergne PD:
The visitation will begin at 4 p.m. on November 16 and continue through 8 p.m. at Life Point Church located at 506 Legacy Drive in Smyrna. Visitation will continue at Life Point Church on Wednesday, beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation will end at 1 p.m. when the memorial service begins. Following the service bagpipers and pallbearers will escort Det. Lt. Stolinsky outside where his family will be presented with flags. There will be a 21-gun salute, followed by taps.
Please note that City of La Vergne buildings will be closed Wednesday, November 17 beginning at 11 a.m. through the remainder of the day.
The funeral procession will leave Life Point Church and escort Det. Lt. Stolinsky to the Roselawn Funeral Home and Memorial Garden, located at 5350 N. W. Broad Street in Murfreesboro.
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