IMPD Commander Ida Williams celebrates last day watching over summer basketball league

IMPD Commander Ida Williams shows the cards she received on her last day watching over the summer basketball league Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks. It is extremely humbling,” said Williams. “Every one of those cards that I received had a handwritten note from them saying how much they appreciate me being here … That right there, I will cherish forever.”

Aaron Hampton, center, hands IMPD Commander Ida Williams a thank you card Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks. “I’m just so thankful for her,” said Hampton. “She allowed us to be out here and play.”

Basketball league creator Anthoney Hampton hugs IMPD Commander Ida Williams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in between games at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

Bam Meriweather hands IMPD Commander Ida Williams a thank you card Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is IMPD Commander Ida Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

IMPD Commander Ida Williams, left, thanks Woot Avance and niece Amari for a card they gave to her Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is IMPD Commander Ida Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

IMPD Commander Ida Williams gathers cards from basketball players Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is IMPD Commander Ida Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks. “It is extremely humbling,” said Williams. “Every one of those cards that I received had a handwritten note from them saying how much they appreciate me being here … That right there, I will cherish forever.”

Shane Handlon signs a thank you card for IMPD Commander Ida Williams on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

IMPD Commander Ida Williams hugs Lanette Thurman after being celebrated between games Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is IMPD Commander Ida Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

Basketball league creator Anthoney Hampton, right, celebrates IMPD Commander Ida Williams, center, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in between games at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

IMPD Commander Ida Williams received a cake from LikeNOther and Anthoney Hampton Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

IMPD officers come out to support IMPD Commander Ida Williams on her last day at the basketball league Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is IMPD Commander Ida Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.

IMPD Commander Ida Williams shows the cards she received on her last day watching over the summer basketball league Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks. It is extremely humbling,” said Williams. “Every one of those cards that I received had a handwritten note from them saying how much they appreciate me being here … That right there, I will cherish forever.”

The summer basketball league occurs Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Stanley Strader Park in Indianapolis. This is IMPD Commander Ida Williams’ last Saturday watching over an annual summer basketball league at the park after 6 weeks.