The Fort Worth Police Department is calling on the public to come together Monday evening to pay tribute to Officer Brian Gentry, a 22-year veteran of the force who passed away last week following a medical emergency that occurred while he was on duty.
Gentry dedicated more than two decades of his life to serving the Fort Worth community. At the time of his death he was assigned to the department’s Fugitive Unit where he worked closely alongside the U.S. Marshals Task Force.
The candlelight vigil is scheduled for Monday October 26 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex located at 505 W. Felix St. in Fort Worth. The event is open to all members of the public who wish to honor Gentry’s memory and service.
Fellow officers, department staff and community members are all expected to gather at the ceremony to remember a man who gave more than two decades of service to the city. The Fort Worth Police Department has encouraged residents throughout the area to attend and show their support.
Gentry’s passing marks a significant loss for the department and the broader Fort Worth community. Officers who serve in specialized units such as the Fugitive Task Force often work in high-risk environments and build deep bonds with their colleagues over years of service together.
The Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex serves as the headquarters for the Fort Worth Police Department and stands as a fitting location to celebrate the life of an officer who devoted so much of his career to public safety. Those planning to attend are encouraged to arrive ahead of the 6 p.m. start time.