Hundreds of Bikers Honor Detective Mark Garrett

On Sunday, the Anderson community came together to honor the life of Detective Mark Garrett, a dedicated officer and passionate motorcyclist.

 

The funeral service was held at NewSpring Church in Anderson, where family, friends, and fellow public safety officers gathered to pay their respects.

 

Before the service, the streets were lined with supporters awaiting the procession.

 

The procession featured fire trucks and police vehicles, reflecting Garrett's early career in the fire service before transitioning to law enforcement in 2009.

 

At the tail end of the procession, hundreds of bikers rode in his honor, highlighting his love for motorcycles.

 

One participant remarked, "He was a cop, but he was a biker. There's no other way to look at it. He would walk up to you and give you a hug."

 

Another attendee noted, "The good die young. That's the truth. You just never know."

 

Even those who didn't know Garrett personally felt compelled to join the ride after hearing about his impact on the community.

 

One rider observed, "It was very big. I'd say at least a mile or more of two rows of motorcycles, and the whole procession must've been a couple miles long."

 

Garrett's commitment to public service and his community left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

 

His legacy continues to inspire those he served and protected. More