Houston family remembers fallen heroes, including Jason Knox who died in HPD helicopter crash
TOMBALL โ The mailbox across the street from Arthur and Linda Craig was the thread that strung people together during the Memorial Day weekend. The Craigs family hosted a meet-and-greet with the neighbors on Canyon Bend Drive in Tomball. โAbout maybe 30 people, our neighbors came,โ Arthur said. Linda said the gathering provided a chance to meet their neighbors and share their familyโs stories of sacrifice. HPD Officer Knox was killed in a helicopter crash this month.
WATCH: Houston city council member shares emotional message after losing son in HPD helicopter crash
HOUSTON โ After losing his son, Jason Knox, in the Houston Police Department helicopter crash earlier this month, city council member Michael Knox expressed his gratitude to the city. "I just want to thank you, all of my colleagues and the entire city for all they did during this difficult time for us," he said tearfully during a council meeting Wednesday. Family, friends and colleagues gathered for Jason's funeral Saturday at Houston's First Baptist Church in Houston. At the service, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo described Jason as โan old soul.โโIt seems like God gave him a lot of wisdom,โ Acevedo said. He is survived by a wife and two young children.
Family members, friends gather to pay respect to fallen HPD Officer Jason Knox during visitation service
HOUSTON โ Family members, friends and fellow officers paid their respect to Houston Police Officer Jason Knox during a visitation service on Friday. The tactical flight officer died after a helicopter crash last weekend. Hereโs how he was remembered Friday:โHe loved his family. He loved God and he loved being a member of the Houston Police Department. He loved being an ambassador," Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said.