A community came together on Sunday to pay their respects to fallen Sgt. Terrence Carraway.
“This meeting was in response to the events with law enforcements, last week,” said Florence County EMS Lt. Kevin Gwyer.
Local organizations gathered around the Pee Dee to offer hope and peace to people who are grieving after Wednesday’s shooting.
“We want to get out there so they know we are here and we’re available for them,” said Lt. Gwyer.
The Florence County EMS peer response team hosted an open meeting on Sunday at the Healing Arts Exchange for anyone gong through an emotional trauma.
“We came here prepared for any responders, emergency staff, dispatchers, law enforcements or their families to come and take time to talk about the events that happened last week,” said Lt. Gwyer.
The Billy Graham rapid response team was also in Pee Dee on Sunday. The organization had a bus parked right outside First Baptist Church.
“It’s a life that was tragically taken , and taken way too soon,” said spokesperson for Billy Graham, Kelly Burke.
The City of Florence patrol car was filled with flowers, balloons, teddy bears and candles, as the memorial grew.
“When you sit here on a memorial and look, it’s not just white, it’s not black, it’s not old or young, but it’s people,” said Burke.
Several members from the organization are active or retired officers who understand what it’s like to lose one of their own.
“It’s just hearts that are breaking, hearts that are seeking some answers, minds that are seeking some understanding wanting to find some peace. It’s something we all share in common,” said Burke.
Both support groups will continue to offer hope and peace to law enforcements, their families, and the community.
