SAN ANTONIO- San Antonio police held a solemn ceremony to honor Officer Stephanie Brown who died in the line of duty.
Chief William McManus presented Officer Stephanie Brown's father, Officer Stanley Brown with a purple heart. It’s an award given to officers who have been injured while on the job or who have lost their lives.
Stephanie Brown was killed over a year ago when her patrol car was struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Officer Stanley Brown said, “Not a day goes by that I don't think about my daughter and I just want to say thanks to the police department and to the community for helping us make it day by day”.
Officer Stanley Brown added that he looks forward to his granddaughter growing up so he can tell her about her courageous mom.