Ala. City to Honor Fallen Police Officer with 30 Nights of Blue Lights

Jan. 17, 2025

Irondale's mayor is asking residents to join the city in a tribute to fallen Lt. Mark Meadows by burning a blue light on their porches or tying a blue ribbon on their mailboxes for the next 30 days.

By Carol Robinson

Source al.com

The City of Irondale will shine blue lights for the next 30 days in honor of Lt. Mark Meadows, who was killed Jan. 6 when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic.

The City of Irondale will shine blue lights for the next 30 nights in honor of a police lieutenant who was killed last week when he was hit by a vehicle while directing traffic outside Church of Highlands.

Lt. Mark Meadows died Jan. 6.

A military veteran, Meadows began his 30-year law enforcement career at the Mountain Brook Police Department and spent the majority of his public service at the Irondale Police Department.

Mayor James Stewart is asking residents to join in on the tribute by burning a blue light on their porches or tying a blue ribbon to their mailboxes for the next 30 days.

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Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows, who served with the department for over 30 years, was putting out cones at an intersection when he was struck by an oncoming motorist.

“Lieutenant Mark Alan Meadows was more than an officer—he was a protector, a friend, and a beacon of integrity,” Stewart said.

“His bravery and dedication touched countless lives, and his sacrifice will never be forgotten. Let us come together as a community to show his family and all of law enforcement that we honor his legacy and will always remember his service.”

Stewart also set July 12 as Lt. Mark Alan Meadows Day.

“This day will serve as a lasting reminder of his commitment to justice, his love for the community, and the profound impact he left on the City of Irondale,’’ Stewart said.

Meadows was killed that Monday morning when he was putting out traffic cones as the church’s 21 Days of Prayer service was about to let out.

It was just before 7 a.m. when Meadows was hit at the intersection of Grants Mill Road and Overton Road. He was pronounced dead at Grandview Medical Center at 7:39 a.m.

Alabama State Troopers said the Chevrolet Colorado that struck Meadows was driven by 32-year-old Evan N. Sullivan of Leeds. The driver stopped at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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