The 2024 Fraternal Order of Police Law Enforcement Memorial was held on April 29 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. The event was not held at the Florida State Capitol due to ongoing construction at the Capitol. The event was very well planned and put together. It was a beautiful tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Three Law Enforcement Officers were killed in the Line of Duty in the State of Florida during 2023. They were:
The first was Officer Charles Herring of the Pembroke Pines Police Department. He was 54 years of age and a 24 year Law Enforcement Veteran. He was killed on his Police motorcycle when a tree limb fell and struck him as he traveled down the road.
Sergeant Michael Kenovich of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was killed on May 19, 2023 after suffering a fatal heart attack following a 6 minute fight with a suspect. Sgt. Kenovich was 52 years old and a 25 year Law Enforcement veteran.
Chief Anthony Rickerson of the Jasper Police Department was killed on June 11, 2023 while responding to a call for service. He struck a deer in the road and his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. Chief Rickerson was 43 years old and a 13 year Law Enforcement Veteran.
Once again families, friends, and survivors gathered in Tallahassee to honor those Law Enforcement Professionals from around the State of Florida to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It was a very solemn and moving ceremony which made a lasting impact on those who witnessed and participated in it. Hopefully, one day we will experience a year when we don’t lose heroes like we did in 2023 and all the years before but until then we will continue to this honor lest we never forget those who have gone before us. Godspeed Brothers.
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