05/07/2026
This May, we honor the memory of Officer Leonard Claude Tribble, a fallen hero of the West Miami Police Department who lost his life in the line of duty on October 18, 1958, while escorting an ambulance to the hospital. As part of Project HERO, members of the department’s command staff pay tribute each year by placing a grave marker, the American flag, and the Thin Blue Line flag at his resting place. As taps are played and salutes are rendered, we remember Officer Tribble’s service, sacrifice, and lasting legacy in our community.