“Now, therefore , I, John F. Kennedy, President of the
United States of America, do hereby designate May 15, 1963, and
May 15 of each succeeding year, as Peace Officers Memorial Day, in
honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds,
have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance
of duty.”
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office fondly remembers our heroes and their families:
Corporal Alfredo Banos….January 20, 2001
Deputy Richard Eva………..February 12, 1972
Deputy Michael Yahl………March 13, 1976
Corporal Ronnie Fewell….March 16, 1983
Deputy Lynn Hall……………April 11, 1979
K9 Alko ………………………….April 20, 2003
Corporal Patrick Healey…May 13, 2004
Deputy Margena Nunez…October 22, 2006
Deputy Michael Shostak..November 8, 2001
