Ferguson community gathers to pray for injured officer's healing
FERGUSON, Mo. – Residents gathered in the parking lot of the Ferguson Police Department Sunday for a “Day of Healing & Prayer” to show support for Officer Travis “TJ” Brown, who remains in recovery after a critical injury during a protest last August.
Friends, family, faith leaders, and officers came together for reflection and encouragement. Brown’s sister expressed gratitude for the community’s support during this challenging time, and thanked God for TJ’s life and service.
Local pastors led prayers, followed by a moment of silence and words from the department chaplain, who highlighted the power of love and unity in the face of adversity.
The event closed with light refreshments and conversations, as neighbors stayed to offer comfort and strength, a powerful reminder of the bonds that hold a community together in times of hardship.
Brown was on duty the night of Aug. 9, 2024, the 10-year mark of Michael Brown’s death, when a protestor outside the Ferguson Police Department knocked him to the pavement, leaving him with a brain injury that left him unable to communicate for months. Brown was moved to an Atlanta facility in November after spending three months in the ICU in St. Louis.