WEST YELLOWSTONE — The West Yellowstone Police Department held a memorial service on Tuesday, December 31 to honor the life of Officer Ashlee Stoneburner, who was found dead on Christmas Eve.
West Yellowstone Police and several other agencies escorted Officer Stoneburner on Monday along a procession route back into town from Bozeman.
The service was held at West Yellowstone School and livestreamed on Facebook. Friends and colleagues spoke of Stoneburner's service and dedication to her work.
Officer Stoneburner's cause of death was determined to be a suicide—h ighlighting the stigma of mental health in law enforcement, and the responsibility to better address it.
The memorial service ended with an "End of Watch" final dispatch, and a flag passing to Stoneburner's family.
There are numerous resources available to anyone struggling with their mental health, the most important part is recognizing the signs and asking for help.
Click here to visit the website for the Montana chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for information and resources about suicide prevention and awareness.
Call or text is 988, and you will be connected to the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis hotline.
