Ernest Ward Teens For Christ Says Goodbye To SRO Gill

May 25, 2017

There was one final goodbye party Wednesday for now-retired Ernest Ward Middle School SRO Ronnie Gill.

Last week, Ernest Ward Middle School, Northview High School, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office celebrated his retirement (read more). Wednesday, the last day of school, the members of the EWMS Teens for Christ surprised Gill with another retirement party. The students were treated to a sermon  and Deputy Gill treated to handmade cards, gifts and a special cake created by student Naudia Carach and her grandmother.

Gill sponsored the Teens for Christ group at EWMS.

Gill officially retired March 30 from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office after 15 years with the agency. The school resource officer has volunteered his time as a reserve deputy since March 30 to continue his service at Ernest Ward Middle School until the end of the school year.

Last year, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Florida Association of School Resource Officers Monday named Gill as the 2016 School Resource Officer of the Year for Florida. Gill was also awarded the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Meritorious Service Medal for the crucial role he plays in breaking down the barriers between law enforcement and youth.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News