Jacksonville — The Tuesday morning death of a JSO officer in a crash on the Northside coincides with the National Police Memorial Day.
The death brings the total to 61 officers killed in the line of duty in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The last death in March 2014.
Across the state, support is pouring in from Florida leaders and law enforcement agencies as the department mourns the loss.
.@FLAnnScott and I are heartbroken to hear that a @JSOPIO police officer has passed in a vehicle crash this morning. We ask all Floridians to join us in praying for this officer’s family and loved ones during this terribly difficult time.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) May 15, 2018
I mourn. Our city mourns. Sheriff Williams called me before sunrise as details were unfolding. This is sad/terrible news. Prayers for the family and all the men and women that protect us. Your city stands with you. https://t.co/eFg30rcOMt
— Lenny Curry (@lennycurry) May 15, 2018
As I stood there in the room when they made the final call of life to my @JSOPIO brother, this became one of the hardest days of my life. God bless you brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/QxUzqeLFnJ
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) May 15, 2018
— Rep. John Rutherford (@RepRutherfordFL) May 15, 2018
We are deeply saddened by the news that a brother JSO Officer was killed in a crash early this morning. No further...
Posted by St. Augustine Police Department on Tuesday, May 15, 2018
My heart goes out to the family, colleagues & loved ones of the Jacksonville police officer who passed away in this morning's crash. This tragedy reminds us of the sacrifices made by those who work to protect us. I extend my condolences & will pray for the Jacksonville community.
— US Rep. Al Lawson Jr (@RepAlLawsonJr) May 15, 2018
On this Police Memorial Day, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) lost one of their own in a police vehicle crash this morning.
— Clay County Sheriff's Office, FL (@ccsofl) May 15, 2018
Please keep their family, co-workers, friends, and fellow officers in your prayers.➡️ pic.twitter.com/0qJqTsgJbw
To our brothers and sisters in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office: the 1,400 members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, who so often partner with you in protecting our city, offer our condolences for your tremendous loss.
— MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) May 15, 2018
NCSO is deeply saddened at the news that the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office lost one of their officers this morning, due to a tragic vehicle accident.
— Nassau County SO (@NCSO_FL) May 15, 2018
Our heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the family and friends as they deal with such a difficult loss. pic.twitter.com/KgiuAVs6SF
This rainy tuesday morning, with a heavy heart, we'd like to express our deepest condolences to @JSOPIO, on the loss of our brother in blue, this morning. Please pray for the fallen's family, friends, and the department. pic.twitter.com/JDkF21Y2Ca
— COJB Police (@JaxBeachPD) May 15, 2018
Our thoughts are with the officers family and your agency, as you address with the loss of one of your own. If there is anything we can do to assist, we are here for your team.
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) May 15, 2018
Our hearts are breaking for you. We are all here if you need us.
— Walton Co. Sheriff (@WCSOFL) May 15, 2018
The thoughts and prayers of the Tallahassee Police Department are with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, family & friends of the officer. Our deepest condolences are sent. @JSOPIO https://t.co/47BMGbbWER
— Tallahassee Police (@TallyPD) May 15, 2018
With a heavy heart, we'd like to express our deepest and most sincere condolences to our neighbor's @JSOPIO on the loss of a hero early this morning. Please pray for the fallen's family & friends and this agency. https://t.co/PmmT9yzUn7
— Neptune Beach Police (@NeptBchPolice) May 15, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office this morning. https://t.co/ybJCQXx3BF
— Hernando Sheriff (@HernandoSheriff) May 15, 2018
