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In Memory of Our
Brothers Killed in the Line of
Duty |
"Blessed are the
peacemakers, for they will be called sons of
God."
Matthew 5:9 |
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Deputy John Mecklenburg |
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End of Watch
July 3, 2011 |
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Deputy John Mecklenburg was killed in
the line of duty early on the morning of July
3, 2011. Deputy Mecklenburg
was attempting to apprehend a suspect who was actively placing innocent lives at risk.
During the pursuit, Deputy Mecklenburg was involved in a very serious traffic crash on US 41,
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Captain Scott Bierwiler |
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End of Watch
February 19, 2009 |
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On the morning of February 19, 2009, Captain
Scott Bierwiler was killed in a head on
collision.
Captain Bierwiler served with the Hernando
County Sheriff's Office for 23 years and leaves
behind a wife, three children, his mother, a
sister and a brother.
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Deputy Lonnie Coburn |
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End of Watch
February 21, 1978 |
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On February 21, 1978, Hernando County Sheriff's Office Unit 16
(Deputy Lonnie Coburn) was dispatched to a
convenience store located at Highway 301 and
State Road 50, reference suspicious persons.
When he approached the two subjects, Deputy
Coburn was overpowered and shot with his own
weapon. More than 200 law enforcement officers
from surrounding agencies immediately responded
to assist in the search for the two suspects,
who were subsequently apprehended and convicted.
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