“Heroes Live Forever” - the story of Richardson (TX) Police Officer David C. Sherrard
David Sherrard was a highly respected and devoted police officer. But he also shared a valuable lesson with others: “Never make your job a priority over your wife and family.”
David C. Sherrard
McLean, Va (August 25, 2026) - Officer David Charles Sherrard’s story is one of courage, character, and a life lived in service — and in this week’s Heroes Live Forever tribute, we revisit the night that changed Richardson, Texas forever. A 13‑year veteran of the Richardson Police Department, SWAT sniper team leader, and beloved field training officer, David was the kind of cop who shaped everyone around him. When he and fellow officers responded to a disturbance call on February 7, 2018, they walked into a deadly ambush that claimed the life of a man inside the complex and ultimately took Officer Sherrard’s life. His death — the first in the Richardson Police Department’s history — sent shockwaves through the city, the state, and the law enforcement community nationwide.
But this tribute is not only about how he died — it’s about how he lived. Through reflections from colleagues, tributes from citizens, and the powerful words of his wife Nicole and daughters Emily and Grace, the episode paints a portrait of a man defined by faith, integrity, and devotion to his family. Emily’s words in court directed toward her father’s killer were unforgettable: “You took a piece of my family. But we’re Sherrards, and my dad proved that name means crazy strength.” At Dave’s funeral, his wife Nicole described her husband as “a man with integrity . . . a living example of what we should all strive to be.” From Governor Abbott’s statewide tribute to the memorial highway that now bears his name, David Sherrard’s legacy continues to grow. This episode honors the warrior with a servant’s heart, the mentor who shaped younger officers, and the husband and father whose love endures. It is a story of sacrifice, strength, and the kind of heroism that truly lives forever. Listen to the podcast to hear the rest of his story: https://behindbadge.substack.com/p/heroes-live-forever-the-story-of-f85
