Memorial service to honor fallen Sheriff set for Sunday

Decatur County Sheriff Salvatore Frank “Tudie” Navarra died in the line of duty in May 1961. (Photo: Decatur County Sheriff’s Office)

DECATUR COUNTY, IN — The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office will host a memorial service to remember fallen Sheriff Salvatore Frank “Tudie” Navarra on Sunday, May 29 at 4 pm.

Sheriff Navarra died while pursuing a vehicle on May 29, 1961, in Decatur County.

In addition to the service, a memorial stone will be placed in his honor at the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center.

Sunday’s ceremony will include prayer, remarks by Sheriff David Durant and Navarra family members, an honor guard final salute, and Taps played by local trumpeter Chase Tekulve.

The service and memorial unveiling will be held at the Sheriff’s Office, which is located at 601 South Ireland Street in Greensburg.