Bishop Brown

At the Everett Medal of Valor Ceremony for EPD Detective Dan Wall on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Bishop Brown, serving as police chaplain, delivered the invocation and opened the event in prayer. He began, “Let us bow our heads,” and then offered a formal blessing recognizing Wall’s service and the broader role of law enforcement.

In his prayer, Brown thanked God “for the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment” shown by the officer being honored, describing the Medal of Valor recipient as “this servant” who had acted “in the face of danger.” He told those assembled, “We recognize that true valor is more than an act. It is a calling,” and asked that the honor serve as a reminder “not only of heroic deeds, but also of the lives that were touched, protected, and preserved through faithful service.” He closed with a prayer that “Dan continue to walk in strength, humility, and purpose all the days of his life.”

Brown’s remarks were focused on the spiritual meaning of the award and on the sacrifice, courage, and faithful service associated with policing. He did not raise questions, make policy proposals, or take a public position on any matter during the ceremony. No votes were taken.

The extracted record also notes that Brown presented an award to Paul Strong and praised Strong and the department’s values, though the quoted remarks provided from the ceremony are primarily his invocation. In the broader event, city officials also highlighted the significance of public safety partnerships after the incident underlying the award. The mayor said he was “prouder as mayor of the city of Everett” to present the award, and separately extended congratulations to the team at Encore Boston Harbor and its president, Jenny Holiday. He said the “partnership between the city and Encore” was critical “to ensure that the bad guys are caught” while preserving the city’s values and moving the city forward.