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     Officers with the Sevierville Police Department have set up a memorial fund for the family of 20-month-old Lincoln David Akers who died tragically Thursday morning, Sept. 20. Lincoln’s father, Adam Akers is an Officer and SWAT Operator with the Department.

    Lincoln was killed in his family home when a dresser fell over on the child. According to reports, Lincoln was climbing on the dresser causing it to tip over and fall on him trapping him underneath. The child’s father attempted to resuscitate the injured child to no avail. Lincoln was rushed to LeConte Medical Center by ambulance where he was pronounced dead.

    The Medical Examiner’s office ruled the child’s death as an accident. Lincoln is survived by his parents  Amanda and Adam Akers; brothers, Haydon, Mason and Cade; grandparents, Christine and Greg Akers, Shelley Major; aunts and uncles, Dory Bryant, Andrew and Amanda C. Akers.

   The purpose of the fund is to collect and provide financial assistance to the Akers family during this period of grief and mourning. The fund is being maintained at Mountain National Bank in Sevierville, TN. Money may be dropped off or checks may be mailed to:

    Lincoln Akers Memorial fund

    P.O. box 6519

    Sevierville, TN 37864