Community honors District Attorney Ben David for 25 years of service at Thalian Hall [Video]

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The community celebrated District Attorney Ben David ahead of his retirement in Thalian Hall on Thursday.

Ben David served as District Attorney for New Hanover and Pender County for 20 years. Those years were dedicated to criminal justice and getting victims’ voices heard.

The theater was packed with people from far and near impacted by what he’s done over the years.

“I was blown away by the representation from the community and even from around the state. I’ve always said, we fight crime by building community, and it was so nice to see the community show up to send me off into the next chapter in my life,” David said.

A panel of colleagues spoke on his behalf and noted his determined work ethic.

WECT’s Frances Weller was one of the speakers this evening. She says he’ll be remembered for several characteristics, one of them being …