BATON ROUGE — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Baton Rouge Police officers Matthew Gerald and Montrell Jackson, and East-Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy Brad Garafola. The men were killed Sunday morning on Airline Highway when a gunman opened fired.
Matthew Gerald
The former Marine and Blackhawk crew chief leaves behind a wife and a 3-year-old daughter. Officer Gerald was 41 years old.
Two public viewing have been set for Officer Matthew Gerald.
Thursday, July 21, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge.
Friday, July 22, from 9-11 a.m.
Healing Place Church, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge.
The service to follow beginning at 11 a.m. at Healing Place Church, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge.
Officer Matthew Gerald will be buried at Louisiana National Cemetary, 303 W. Mount Pleasant, Zachary, LA.
Montrell Jackson
Officer Jackson was a 10 year veteran of the Baton Rouge Police Department. He leaves behind a wife and a four-month-old son.
Jackson’s visitation is Monday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Living faith Christian center, 6375 Winbourne Avenue BRLA
The service to follow beginning at 11 a.m.
Brad Garafola
Deputy Brad Garafola was a father of four. He’s also described as a good family man. Deputy Garafola was a 24-year-old veteran with the Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office.
Visitation for Garafola is Saturday, July 23, from noon to 2 p.m.
Istrouma Baptist Church, 10500 Sam Rushing Drive Baton Rouge
Services to follow starting at 2 p.m.
There will be no graveside service, but there will be a processional from Istrouma to Greenoaks Funeral Home. The family requests that any flowers or arrangements be delivered to the church that Saturday.
A memorial has been set up for Garafola in front of EBRSO Headquarters, 8900 Jimmy Wedell Dr.