Emma Dyer was presented with an HONOR FLAG in memory of her father, Terry Dyer, a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, during a ceremony at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday.

Chris Heisler made the presentation, which was attended by Sheriff John Mehr and state representative Chris Todd.

The HONOR FLAG was escorted by the Honor Guard of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Terry Dyer passed away April 20, while serving in the General Sessions Courtroom.

He passed out, was unresponsive, CPR was administered, and he was rushed to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Dyer, 62, had been with the MCSO since November of 2017.

He had previously retired from the Jackson Police Department but continued to serve the citizens of Madison County with the Sheriff’s Office.

(PHOTO: Emma Dyer, center; Chief Steve Overton; John Mehr, Madison County Sheriff, and Chris Heisler, right, during HONOR FLAG presentation, Tuesday)