Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
"GREATER LOVE HATH NO ONE THAN THIS, THAT WE LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR OUR FELLOW MAN."
Dear Lord,
Be with me in my role this day and every day;
Grant that each weary mile I patrol may ease a brother's way;
Let me be kindly to the old and to the young be strong;
But let me triumph over those whose acts are cruel or wrong,
And when my own last summons comes and I stand in Your court,
Lord, may my rest with You be long,
My punishment be short.
Deputy William E. Whitehurst
1870 - July 4, 1893
Deputy William E. Whitehurst was 23 years old when he became the first Hillsborough County Deputy to be killed in the line of duty. It was said he was "the bravest officer the town ever had." He was not " ... the obnoxious kind that delighted in showing his authority to others, but he believed in doing his duty."
Deputy Richard Roach
1874
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Sergeant Ben P. Wilder, Jr.
February 28, 1923 - July 22, 1962
8 Years Of Service
While attempting to accomplish a felony arrest, following the issuance of warrants, Sergeant Ben P. Wilder, Jr. was shot and killed by the suspect.
Sergeant Donald C. Williams
May 21, 1917 - June 12, 1967
6 Years Of Service
While engaged in a riot suppression in the City of Tampa, Sergeant Donald C. Williams suffered a heart attack and died.
Sergeant James Strachinsky
February 13, 1912 - September 4, 1969
13 Years Of Service
While attempting to quell a disturbance with a County Jail Inmate, Sergeant James Strachinsky suffered a heart attack and died.
Aux. Sgt. Lee A. Hutchinson
September 7, 1912 - July 25, 1970
4 Years Of Service
Sergeant Lee A. Hutchinson died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident which occurred while enroute to an Emergency Call.
Deputy James A. Allen
March 27, 1919 - May 21, 1974
9 Years Of Service
Deputy James A. Allen suffered a heart attack and died following a very violent struggle with a jail inmate.
Corporal Lemon Harvey
April 28, 1947 - December 15, 1981
8 Years Of Service
Lemon Harvey was shot to death in his driveway as he exited his patrol unit at the end of his tour of duty.
Deputy Frederick T. Clark
November 16, 1952 - May 7, 1987
7 Years Of Service
Deputy Frederick T. Clark died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident which occurred while enroute to an in-progress shooting call.
Deputy Donna M. Miller
February 9, 1961 - May 8, 1987
8 Years Of Service
Deputy Donna M. Miller died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash which occurred on May 7, 1987, while responding to an in-progress shooting call.
Deputy David A. Abella
June 19, 1977 - April 21, 2004
1 Year Of Service
Deputy David A. Abella died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash while responding to a trespasser call.
Sergeant Ronald Harrison
August 25, 1951 - August 15, 2007
27 Years Of Service
Sergeant Ronald Harrison was shot and killed in his cruiser after leaving a DUI checkpoint in Brandon.
The Medal of Honor
This is the highest award bestowed upon personnel of the Sheriff's Office who give their lives or distinguish themselves by acts of courage involving risk or imminent danger.
Miss Me But Let Me Go. . .
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me,
Where no rights in a gloom - filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little . . . but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that was once shared,
Miss Me . . . But Let Me Go . . .
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For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go along.
It's all part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in good deeds . . .
Miss Me . . . But Let Me Go . . .
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