Some state troopers and family members gathered to remember the life of James Hillman Tingle.

"He didn't get to serve but one month," said Martha Neal, the sister of Tingle.

Tingle, a slain Mississippi State Trooper that didn't live to receive his uniform.

"He and his buddy were checking driver's licenses and a fellow run up and hit the patrol car and shoved another up into him and broke his legs and from that he took phenomena and few days he died," Neal said.`

Tingle's sister Martha Neal, her husband and sister-in-law say he won't be forgotten and his deeds, along with other patrolmen around this state will not go unnoticed. Mrs.Neal says her brother was following in the footsteps of their father that once served as the Neshoba County Deputy Sheriff. Tingle was 27 when he died in 1950. Mrs. Neal says she's only missed one ceremony for the past three decades.

"Well everyday they lay their lives down for us and this is the least we can do for them; to let them know we miss them and love them and wish the best for the other patrolmen," Neal said.

Public Affairs Officer, Sergeant Malachi Sanders says Tingle is one of three troopers honored from the Meridian district that covers nine counties. The other two men were from Smith County. Sgt. Sanders says these troopers paid the ultimate sacrifice and this ceremony was a small token of appreciation.

"To sacrifice your life for someone or a group of people is an honor and a good thing," said Sgt. Malachi Sanders of the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

"I think we should be all thankful that we have somebody watching and protecting us," Neal said.