It's how the city wants everyone to remember the late Sergeant Robert Wilson III.
The eight-year veteran of the Philadelphia police force was killed in the line of duty in 2015.
He was shopping at a North Philadelphia GameStop when two armed robbers entered the store. Wilson was shot and killed protecting shoppers and employees.
VIDEO: Police radio from Ofc. Wilson shooting
The tribute to Sgt. Wilson was designed by artist Felix St. Fort and painted with help from the Restorative Justice Guild.
"It reminds me of Rob when he worked for me as a lieutenant. He always had a smile on his face and did what was necessary to get the job done. It breaks my heart to look at that mural to realize the sacrifice that he gave," said Capt. Kpana Massaquoi of the 22nd Police District.
The captain adds that he hopes it also serves as a reminder that Sergeant Wilson was all about community and working together, and that he was the embodiment of an officer who served and protected.
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.WPVI
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
Family, friends, and fellow police officers gathered to pay a final tribute to slain Philadelphia Officer Robert Wilson III.none
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Brothers Ramone Williams, 26, and Carlton Hipps, 30, are both charged with 1st degree murder, conspiracy, and attempted murder.WPVI
Philadelphia police officers responded to Temple University Hospital upon word that one of their own was shot Thursday afternoon at West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
Philadelphia police officers responded to Temple University Hospital upon word that one of their own was shot Thursday afternoon at West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
Philadelphia police officers responded to Temple University Hospital upon word that one of their own was shot Thursday afternoon at West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 22nd Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The Action Cam was on the scene moments after a Philadelphia Police officer was shot at the intersection of West Lehigh Avenue and North 21st Street.WPVI
The 29th and Ridge corridor is also undergoing community revitalization, and they say they couldn't think of a better hero to smile over and protect their neighborhood.
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