Cochran-Johnson added that the young man actually grew up in the Emory neighborhood while strolling through the hospital’s hallways as a child. His mother is certain that he answered the phone since he was so familiar with the neighborhood.
Cochran-Johnson added, “That young man has been answering the call all of his life.” His mother had always praised him for being the first to help and for being a wonderful kid.
According to Cochran-Johnson, Rose has a clear memory of him and graduated from the police school in March.
When Cochran-Johnson came over as CEO in January, he was among the first group of people he spoke to. You could tell he was unique just by his appearance.
Rose spoke to his peers during the graduation as the department’s 138th academy class leader. Rose assured his fellow graduates that they shared a common goal to wear the badge despite their diverse backgrounds.
One thing connected us. Rose remarked, “We wanted to serve.” Being a part of something bigger than ourselves was what we desired. We wanted to wear the badge because of the duty that goes along with it, not because of the title. And this position requires a great deal of responsibility.
According to Rose, becoming a law enforcement officer is a calling more than just a job.
According to Rose, we discovered on the first day that policing involves more than simply upholding the law. It’s about standing up for justice, protecting the weak, and being the one to go toward danger while others flee.
According to investigators, Rose was a married father of two children and was expecting a third. According to DeKalb police, he started working for the department in September.
Friday night, Interim Chief Greg Padrick stated, “We answer the call to serve our community, and he gave his life with a commitment to serve others, and he should be respected for that.”
This year, the DeKalb officer became the fourth Georgian to be killed while performing their duties. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, which keeps track of law enforcement fatalities, Georgia is currently third in the country for officer deaths, behind Texas with five and California with ten.
On Saturday afternoon, there were no immediate details available regarding Rose’s funeral plans.
