Retired Detective Donald Howard passed away December 18, 2017 after losing his battle to brain cancer.

Donations can be made through any Wells Fargo Bank through the account "Donald Howard's Donation Account."

There will be a viewing for family and friends tomorrow, Thursday December 21 @3:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Rollie's mortuary.

There will be an escort beginning at the Gallup Police Department @ 10:00 AM. Services will be Friday, December 22 @ 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church located at 2112 College Drive, Gallup, New Mexico.

Family, friends, fellow officers and the community are welcome to join. Line up will begin around 9:00 AM. Civilian parking will be to the North of the parking lot and all officers may park within the gated area.

Donald Howard will be greatly missed! He was truly a remarkable hero to many lives and to our community.

Photo and obit submitted by Sovannah Morgan.