BENTON, Ark. — On Thursday evening, the Bryant Police Department announced the passing of one of its officers.
Detective Tracy Gay passed away unexpectedly on January 4.
He dedicated more than three decades of his life to law enforcement.
Det. Gay joined the Saline County Sheriff's Office in 1993 and rose through the ranks by working his way up to Lieutenant over the Criminal Investigation Division. In 2011 he joined the Bryant Police Department and began by patrolling the streets.
Though he eventually made his way back to his favorite part of the job— which was being a criminal investigator.
He is remembered as being an outstanding officer who truly loved his job, and did it every day with passion and integrity.
The Bryant Police Department expressed, "He touched so many lives and made a tremendous impact on this department. He will be missed."
