LEO LOD Deaths
By: Chaplain Jeff Fuller
As of 2100 hours December 16, 2014 there have been 110 Law
Enforcement Officers (LEO) who have died in the Line Of Duty (LOD) deaths nationwide.
The most recent being Deputy Sheriff John Street of George
County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi.
Here is the official statement from Officer Down Memorial page (www.odmp.org):
Deputy Sheriff John Street
was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 57 while responding to an
accident at approximately 2:00 am.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during his response. Other deputies were dispatched to locate him after he failed to respond to radio traffic.
Deputy Street had served as a part-time deputy with the George County Sheriff's Office for four years and also served as a full time police officer with the Lucedale Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during his response. Other deputies were dispatched to locate him after he failed to respond to radio traffic.
Deputy Street had served as a part-time deputy with the George County Sheriff's Office for four years and also served as a full time police officer with the Lucedale Police Department. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
We have
seen a 17% increase in LOD deaths this year.
In Alabama we have had a total of 4; 2 who died of heart attacks and 3
in vehicle accidents. This is an
increase of 5 more compared to 2013. It
is also noteworthy that Alabama had one K9 Officer death this year as a result
of gunfire. These are real numbers,
related to real officers who have real family and friends left to mourn the
loss of a loved one.
While we
celebrate this Christmas season, going about our present purchases and jumping
from party to party, we have those who are mourning and hurting. As we drive through neighborhoods shining
with Christmas cheer, some are not so cheerful.
Not wanting to dampen the spirits of those reading, but the facts are
110 officers died this year leaving others to attempt to piece together life
again. I do wish to remind you that there
is real pain among our brothers and sisters who pin the badge to their chest
and do not know if they will see their family again.
Across
the nation there is talk of rights and senseless death. We are seeing notable leaders taking aim at
cultural warfare. A protest turns into a
riot. People are struggling to be heard
in ways that are confounding to the rational mind. But here are 110 officers who are dead, dying
while doing their job to protect and serve.
Really puts things into prospective, right?
Let us
pray tonight for these families, agencies and towns, communities and counties
which are suffering through the most unimaginable pain and sorrow. It is not easy. It takes time. Yet with the help of God and the people of
this nation surrounding them with pray and encouragement, we can assist them in
their time of need.
In
regards to Deputy Street, please contact the following agency to send
condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Sheriff
Dean Howell
George County Sheriff's Office
355 Cox Street
Suite B
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: (601) 947-4811
George County Sheriff's Office
355 Cox Street
Suite B
Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone: (601) 947-4811
Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/22308-deputy-sheriff-john-robert-street#ixzz3M7bagqZT
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