Fallen Law Officers Honored

May 14, 2015

Fallen offices were honored across Florida this week.

Fifteen Escambia County deputies have died in the line of duty — the first in 1923 and the most recent, Lt. George Hura, Jr., in 2004. A memorial service honoring them was held Wednesday, with roses placed on a law enforcement memorial (top photo).

Santa Rosa County honored fallen officers on Tuesday (pictured left).

And Secretary Julie Jones and members of the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC) leadership team Wednesday honored fallen correctional officers and employees during a wreath laying ceremony at Wakulla Correctional Institution (pictured below).   “Each day thousands of brave men and women put their lives on the line to ensure the safety of Florida families,” Secretary Jones said. “Today, and every day, we honor and remember the bravery of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the State of Florida.”

Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Fallen Law Officers Honored”

  1. coseys ex on May 15th, 2015 5:04 am

    A simple Thank you never seems like enough for what they’ve sacrificed for us.

  2. troubled on May 14th, 2015 5:21 pm

    GOD BLESS THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PRAYER’S FOR ALL THE FAMILIES!!!!!!!!!!!

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