To honor the heroes of sheriffs' offices who gave their lives in the line of duty, the Florida Sheriffs Association created the FSA Law Enforcement Memorial in 2002.
OUR FALLEN HEROESHow it Began
The memorial was the vision of the late Buddy Phillips, who as FSA executive director wanted a permanent memorial wall with the names of officers engraved on it, much like the Vietnam Memorial in Washington. He also wanted to include a sculpture representing the impact their sacrifice has on the colleagues and loved ones of those who are lost.
The sobering bronze figures are a perfect complement to the powerful curved marble wall engraved with the names of the fallen officers. Combined with the majestic oaks and serene landscaping, visiting the memorial is a moving experience.
The names of those who gave their lives the prior year are added to the wall during the annual memorial service. The wall and monument are located in front of the FSA headquarters, 2617 Mahan Drive, in Tallahassee.
The Florida sheriffs mourn the loss of those recently killed in the line of duty.
End of Watch: May 19, 2023
Cause of Death: Medical Distress
Background: First Coast News
St. Johns County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: December 24, 2022
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Background: Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: November 22, 2022
Cause of Death: Vehicular Assault
Background: Fox 13 News
Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: October 04, 2022
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Background: Bay New 9
Polk County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: September 22, 2022
Cause of Death: Vehicular Assault
Background: Bay News 9
Pinellas County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: August 17, 2022
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Background: Local 10 Miami
Miami-Dade Police DepartmentEnd of Watch: October 25, 2021
Cause of Death: Duty-Related Illness
Background: Patch.com
Sarasota County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: September 26, 2021
Cause of Death: Homicide
Background: Florida Times Union
Nassau County Sheriff's OfficeEnd of Watch: September 05, 2021
Cause of Death: Duty Related Illness
Background: Northwest Florida Daily News
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s OfficeEnd of Watch: September 04, 2021
Cause of Death: Duty Related Illness
Hernando County Sheriff’s OfficeEnd of Watch: September 02, 2021
Cause of Death: Duty Related Illness
Background: Fox 35 Orlando
Sumter County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Florida sheriffs join the nation in honoring its fallen heroes during the month of May. Use the links below to learn more about memorial events.