LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — People from one Lancaster County town are mourning the loss of a local police department member.
Mourners from across Quarryville gathered tonight to honor the life of equine Officer McGillicuddy at a memorial service. The 12-year-old miniature pony was sworn into the Quarryville Police Department on Aug. 2 of this year.
Officer McGillicuddy's watch officially ended on Oct. 15.
Tonight's memorial service for McGillicuddy was to recognize his time with the department as a community engagement officer.
Fellow members of the Quarryville Police Department say the miniature horse was a favorite with the locals.
"Just the fact that he allowed us to talk with people that might not have approached us, I think that's a legacy that will live on for a long time," said Chief Rich Beighley with the department.
Everyone who attended the memorial service tonight received a Christmas ornament with McGillicuddy's picture in it.