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Candlelighting vigil honors the late Capt. Melton
Prayers, candlelighting, songs and speeches were part of the candlelight vigil tonight in memory of Capt. Robert David Melton, who was killed while on duty on Tuesday in Kansas City, Kan.
The vigil in front of City Hall included several prayers by area clergy as well as the song, “Amazing Grace,” by Dustin Dierenfeldt, and tributes to Capt. Melton.
A crowd estimated at more than 1,000 turned out for the event. The heat index was about 100 outdoors.
Capt. Melton’s visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Reardon Civic Center, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The funeral service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting KC, 1 Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kan., with parking at the Kansas Speedway.
Donations for a Melton family memorial fund can be made at the Greater KC Public Safety Credit Union locations, including the main branch at 2800 E. 14th St., Kansas City, Mo., 64127, or at the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department headquarters, 700 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. 66101, Attention: Chief’s office. Checks may be made payable to the Captain Robert Melton Memorial Fund.
Dustin Dierenfeldt sang “Amazing Grace” at the candlelight vigil for Capt. Robert David Melton held Wednesday night in front of Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Residents and colleagues held candles at the vigil Wednesday night in front of City Hall. Flags flew at half-staff. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) A large crowd turned out for the candlelighting vigil to honor Capt. Robert David Melton on Wednesday night. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) A candlelighting ceremony was held Wednesday night for Capt. Robert David Melton at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) A candlelighting ceremony was held Wednesday night for Capt. Robert David Melton at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The crowd paused for a prayer at the candlelighting vigil Wednesday night for Capt. Robert David Melton at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) A candlelighting ceremony was held Wednesday night for Capt. Robert David Melton at Kansas City, Kan., City Hall. Scott Kirkpatrick, ppresident of the KCK FOP, spoke at the vigil. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Kansas City, Kan., Police Chief Terry Zeigler spoke Wednesday night at the candlelighting ceremony for Capt. Robert David Melton. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
