Matthew Baxter and Richard "Sam" Howard - Police Fatalities - Kissimmee, Florida

On August 18, 2017, the Kissimmee Police Department dispatched officers to investigate the presence of three suspicious men in a neighborhood of the city known for drug activity. 

Matthew Baxter (L); Richard (Sam) Howard (R)

At about 9:30 p.m, Police Officer Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Richard "Sam" Howard approached the men and were speaking to them when a fight broke out. Both officers were shot.

The suspects fled the scene.

Both officers were rushed to a local hospital.

Tragically, Officer Matthew Baxter, age 27, was pronounced deceased on August 18, 2017. He had 3 years of service with the Department. He is survived by his wife who is also a Kissimmee Police Officer and four children.

Tragically, Sergeant Richard (Sam) Howard, age 36, passed away on August 19, 2017. He had 10 years of service with the Department. He is survived by his wife and one child.

The shooter, Everett Miller, age 45, was arrested on August 18, 2017. He is a U.S. Marine veteran. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Matthew
and for Sam and for those
who have lost them.

An account at the SunTrust Bank in Kissimmee has been set up to help the families with expenses.The account name is "City of Kissimmee - Officer Matthew Baxter and Sergeant Sam Howard".

Both men are described as professional law enforcement officers who were loving family men. Both were genuine and kind in spirit.

The members of the Kissimmee Police Department are in mourning over the deaths of their brothers. Matthew and Sam died as heroes in the service of the community. They were the good guys. They will be forever remembered.

The loved ones of Matthew and Sam are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They were loved. They did their best. They will be forever mourned.

Oceans of tears have been shed for these men.

Thank you for your service to the community, Matthew and Sam. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for Matthew and Sam.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to others. Amen.

Pray that Matthew is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Pray that Sam is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Norman Lewis - Sheriff's Deputy Fatality - Orange County, Florida

Norman Lewis

Deputy First Class Norman Lewis, age 35, died in the line of duty on January 9, 2017, at a hospital in Orlando, Florida.

Deputy Lewis was a member of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. He was part of the Motors/DUI Unit. He had 11 years of service.

Deputy Lewis was known as Norm to his family and friends.

Norman was participating in the search for Markeith Loyd who is wanted for for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and for the murder of Master Sergeant Debra Clayton of the Orlando Police Department.

Before 10:00 a.m., Norman was riding his motorcycle in Pine Hills, Florida. He was at an intersection when he collided with a van that had turned in front of him.

Norman was rushed to a hospital in Orlando where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.

Norman had graduated from Port Charlotte High School. He then played football for the University of Central Florida. He graduated from the University in 2004 with a degree in criminal justice. Friends describe him as a gentle giant of a man with a kind spirit. He worked hard at whatever he was doing.

Norman also talked to inner-city youth about building bridges between law

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Norman
and for those who have
lost him. 

enforcement and the community. He was trying to make a difference.

The members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their brother. Norm was one of the good guys. He will be forever remembered.

Norman's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Norman is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss him.

Thank you for your service to the community, Norm.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Norman is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Debra Clayton - Police Officer Fatality - Orlando, Florida

Debra Clayton

Master Sergeant Debra Clayton died in the line of duty on January 9, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.

Master Sergeant Clayton was a member of the Orlando Police Department. She had 17 years of service.

Markeith Loyd, in his early 40's, was wanted for allegedly murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend and for shooting another male at her residence. Markeith Loyd has a lengthy criminal history and has served time in prison.

Debra came across Markeith Loyd in or near a parking lot at a Walmart in the city.  He shot Debra, carjacked a vehicle and fled the scene. 

If you know the whereabouts of Markeith Loyd, you are urged to call the Crimeline Tips number at 800.423.TIPS. A reward of up to $60,000. is being offered for information leading to the conviction of the killer of Debra Clayton. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Debra and for
those who have lost her.

The members of the Orlando Police Department are in mourning over the death of their sister. She is a hero who died in the service of her community. She will be forever remembered.

Debra's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Debra is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including her husband and her two children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Debra. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for justice for Debra. 

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Debra is in Heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Eric Oliver - Deputy Sheriff Fatality - Nassau County, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Eric Oliver, age 32, died in the line of duty on November 22, 2016, in Yulee, Florida. 

Eric Oliver

Deputy Sheriff Oliver was a member of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office, based in Yulee. He had 7 years of service. 

Around 7:00 a.m., Eric and another deputy were at a gas station in Yulee. Several U.S. Border Patrol agents were at the gas station as well and were interviewing a group of men riding in the back of a pickup truck. The Border Patrol Agents asked Eric and his partner for assistance. 

One of the men being questioned by the Border Patrol fled the scene on foot. Eric and the other deputy ran after the man. Eric was struck by a vehicle as he ran across the roadway. 

Tragically, Eric passed away at the scene due to his injuries. 

The man being pursued remains at large.  

Michael, Patron Saint of
the Police, pray for Eric
and for those who have
lost him. 

Eric was a U.S. Navy veteran and served from 2004 to 2009. 

He was originally hired as a Detention Deputy with Nassau County in July of 2009. He became a Patrol Deputy in 2014. 

Friends stated that Eric had a smile that could light up a room. He will be forever missed. 

The members of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office are in mourning over the death of their brother. Eric was a valued member of their team. He will be forever remembered.

Eric's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He died doing what he wanted to do. He was loving and was loved in return. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Eric is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and his 6 year old daughter.

Thank you for your service to America and to the community, Eric. 

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Eric is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jorge Sanchez - Police Officer Fatality - Miami, Florida

Police Officer Jorge Sanchez, age 53, died on November 1, 2016, at a hospital in Miami, Florida. 

Jorge Sanchez

Officer Sanchez was a member of the Miami Police Department. He had 21 years of service. 

Jorge was in uniform and riding his motorcycle to work at Police Department Headquarters when he stopped at a red light at a city intersection in southwest Miami-Dade. He was struck from behind by an SUV which then crashed into several other vehicles. 

Jorge was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, he succumbed to his injuries. 

Two others were taken to the hospital in critical condition. 

It is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collisions. 

Jorge had served in several divisions of the Department including as a patrol officer, in criminal investigations and in the traffic enforcement unit as a motorcycle officer. He was one year from retirement. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Jorge and for
those who have lost him. 

Friends describe Jorge as a big guy with a big heart. He was one of the good guys. 

The Miami Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Police officials stated that Jorge served the department with dignity, strength, and professionalism. He will be forever remembered.

Jorge's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Jorge is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother, his three children and his fiancée. Jorge's son is also a police officer.

Thank you for your service to the community, Jorge.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Jorge is in Heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jason Williams - a Good Samaritan in Orange County, Florida

Jason Williams

Michael Bridges, age 61, of Orlando, was driving a dump truck on Florida State Road 429 near Apopka, in Orange County.

He was hauling yard waste. Around 9:00 a.m., one the tires on his rig separated causing Michael to lose control of the vehicle. The truck crossed a grass median, clipped a car and then overturned. The truck then caught on fire.

It is uncertain if Michael was knocked unconscious or whether he was partially trapped in the vehicle, but he did not emerge.

Jason Allen Williams, age 32, of Orange City, saw the accident scene and ran across the highway lanes to reach the burning truck. He

The Good Samaritan reaches
out to strangers in distress.

thought that the driver had not survived when suddenly the door opened.

Jason was able to grab onto Michael Bridges and pull him to safety.

Michael Bridges was airlifted to a hospital in Orlando, with serious injuries.

Jason, the Good Samaritan, received several blistering burns to his face.

State Troopers stated that Michael Bridges may not have survived if Jason Williams had not helped him.

Jason Williams is a Good Samaritan.

Good Samaritans are the everyday heroes of the modern era.

God bless Jason Williams and all who step up in times of danger. Amen.

Jessie Pugh - a Good Samaritan in Orlando, Florida

Jessie Pugh

On April 5, 2016, after 9:00 p.m., Kirsten Telan and her daughter were shopping at a drug store in the College Park district of Orlando, Florida. 

As they were loading bags into their Land Rover, a man approached them screaming that he loved them and tried to steal the vehicle. When the women resisted, he started punching and fighting. 

The daughter called out for help.

Jessie Pugh, age 42, and his wife were also shopping in the vicinity and noticed the confrontation. Jessie intervened and pulled the man out of the vehicle. 

The attacker, Russell Ullom, age 53, was arrested shortly after the incident.  He is charged with carjacking and assault. 

Kirsten Telan is extremely grateful to Jessie Pugh for his help in her time of need. She encourages everyone to step up when you see others in trouble. 

God bless Jessie Pugh and his wife. They are Good Samaritans. Amen.  

God bless all who come to the aid of strangers in distress. Amen. 

Jaliah Cross - a victim of hit and run in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jaliah Cross, age 15, died on October 26, 2015, at a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

Jaliah Cross

Around 9 p.m., Jaliah went to a store near her home. Jaliah was crossing the street when she was struck by a dark sedan or a gray Camaro which fled the scene without stopping. 

Jaliah was rushed to a nearby hospital where, tragically, she succumbed to her injuries. 

It happened so fast that witnesses could not get the license plate number.  Local residents have stated that speeding is a problem in the area.  

If you have any information about this tragic incident, you are urged to call the Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.  You can remain anonymous and there is a $3,000. reward for information leading to the conviction of the hit and run driver. 

The Cross family experienced a similar tragedy in 2014 when an 8 year old cousin of Jaliah's was struck and killed by a hit and run driver.  The driver in that instance was apprehended by the authorities. 

Jaliah was a sophomore at Dillard High School. She was already looking forward to her Sweet 16 birthday party in March of 2016. 

Friends describe Jaliah as a nurturing girl with a fun personality. She liked to sing. 

Angels of God, pray for Jaliah and for
those who have lost her.

Jaliah's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She was a good girl who was very intelligent, very caring and respectful. She was well loved by her family. She was just a kid starting out in life. She will be forever mourned.

Jaliah is survived by many loving friends and family members including her mother, Felissa Williams.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray for justice for Jaliah. 

God save us from those who strike us down on the road and then run away like wolves. Amen.

Pray that Jaliah is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Bill Myers - Sheriff's Deputy Fatality - Okaloosa County, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Bill Myers, age 64, died in the line of duty on September 22, 2015, at a hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. 

Bill Myers (L); Joel Smith (R)

Deputy Myers was a member of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. He had served 25 years before his retirement.  He returned from retirement to work as a part time Deputy in January of 2015.  His current position was serving civil papers. 

Just before 8:30 a.m., Bill was serving a domestic violence injunction against Joel Dixon Smith, age 33. Joel Smith was at a lawyer's office in Shalimar. Bill served the papers and left the office. 

As Bill was walking away, Joel Smith opened fire striking Bill numerous times in the back and the head. 

Bill was rushed to a nearby hospital where tragically he succumbed to his injuries. 

Michael, Patron Saint of the
Police, pray for Bill and for those
who have lost him.

Joel Smith fled the scene, barricaded himself in a local hotel for 90 minutes and exchanged gunfire with the Police. He was shot and killed by a Special Response Team when he left the hotel room with his firearm. 

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is in mourning over the death of their brother. Officials stated that Bill served the community with distinction for decades. He was well-respected and well-liked by his peers. He could make others smile. He will be forever remembered.

Bill's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Bill is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife, three sons and a grand-daughter.

Thank you for your service to the community, Bill. 

God save us from the psychopaths. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Bill is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Edward Garrett Gottschall and Nalee Yang - killed by alleged Drunk Driver in Florida

Edward Garrett Gottschall, age 29, and Nalee Yang, age 37, of Lakeland, Florida, died on September 5, 2015, on a highway near Plant City, Florida. 

Nalee Yang and Edward Garrett Gottschall

Plant City is 25 miles east of Tampa. 

Just after midnight on September 5, 2015, Edward and Nalee were travelling in their vehicle when a series of deadly events unfolded. 

David Thomas Flanagan, age 47, of Zephyrhills, Florida, driving a Hyundai Sonata rear ended a SUV.  The impact forced the SUV into oncoming traffic. The SUV collided with Edward and Nalee's vehicle forcing it off the highway and into a power pole. 

The occupants of the SUV and Thomas Flanagan suffered only minor injuries. 

Tragically both Edward and Nalee died at the scene of the crash. 

David Flanagan is innocent unless proven guilty.

However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or

Angels of God, pray for Nalee and
for Edward and for those who
have lost them.

doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi or a bus; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

The loved ones of Edward and Nalee are devastated over their senseless and tragic deaths. They will be forever mourned.

Edward and Nalee are survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss them.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the drunk drivers and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Edward and Nalee are in heaven. Pray that they are at peace and are with God. Amen.

Bruce Kuiper - a hit and run victim in Orlando, Florida

Bruce Kuiper, age 58, died on July 1, 2015, at a hospital in Orlando, Florida. 

Bruce Kuiper

Around 10:00 p.m. Bruce and his wife, Ling Heung, age 50, were driving home from shopping when their vehicle stalled at an intersection.  The driver of the car behind them, Marshall Kent, age 22, pulled up to offer his assistance and Bruce got out of his vehicle to talk to the Good Samaritan. 

Ling Heung was phoning her insurance company and arranging for a tow truck when a SUV struck Bruce's vehicle which crashed into him.  The driver then sped away. 

Ling Heung told her husband that she loved him and to stay strong. They prayed together. 

Bruce was rushed to a local hospital where tragically he was pronounced deceased. 

A 17 year old teenage boy was arrested in connection with this crime and was placed in juvenile detention. He surrendered to the authorities on the advice of his family's lawyer. His name has not been released by the Police. 

Ling Heung and Bruce had gotten married in November of 2014 after being together

Light a candle for Bruce. Light his way to Heaven.

for over a decade. 

Bruce owned an executive personnel search firm in Orlando.  He had suffered from two heart attacks a few years ago and then underwent two brain surgeries after falling off of his bicycle and injuring his head. He was a man of faith and attended Living Stone Community Church in Orlando. 

Bruce's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He dealt with many health issues but still held his head up. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Bruce is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife, Ling Heung.

Pray for justice for Bruce. 

God save us from those who strike us down on the road and then run away like wolves. Amen.

Pray that Bruce is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Aaron Davis - a victim of impaired driving in St. Petersburg, Florida

Aaron Davis and Ana

Aaron Davis, age 31, died on April 11, 2015, on a street in St. Petersburg, Florida.

At about 2:00 a.m., Aaron was heading home from work.  He and a fellow employee, Brian LaFrance, were crossing a city street. They had a green light. A vehicle which was fleeing from the Police ran through a red light and crashed into Aaron and Brian. Brian was sideswiped but Aaron was violently thrown by the impact.

The vehicle then hit two light pillars, ripping one of the front wheels off of the vehicle.  The driver and his passenger fled the scene but were detained by the employees at a local nightclub. 

Tragically, Aaron died at the scene. 

Brian Lee LaFrance was hospitalized and then released.

Jason Mitchell, age 25, was the driver of the vehicle. He has been charged with vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter. He tried to escape from police custody after he was taken into custody but failed. 

He has a prior record for grand theft auto, fleeing police and possession of illegal drugs. 

Donations to cover expenses can be made to the Ana Davis Family Fund at any C1 Bank branch.  

Aaron Davis was a chef at The Kitchen restaurant. His wife, Anastacia, is expected to

Angels of God, pray for Aaron
and for those who have lost him

give birth to the couple's second child this week. 

Aaron was well-known and popular with his friends, co-workers and customers. He was a friend and a mentor to many.  He was generous and an all around good guy.

Jason Mitchell is innocent until proven guilty.

However we offer this advice to all drivers: If you find that you are wasted, drunk or doped up on street drugs or prescription drugs or if you are falling asleep on your feet, do NOT drive. Call a family member or a friend for a ride; or take a taxi; or stay where you are until you sober up; or crawl home on your hands and knees. It will be better for you and for the world if you do.

Regret can last a lifetime.

Aaron's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He had a smile that could light up a room.  He was a loving husband and father. He will be forever mourned.

Aaron is survived by many loving friends and family members including his wife, Anastacia; his daughter, Audrey; and his unborn son.

Pray for justice for Aaron.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the drunk and the doped up drivers. They are killing us, Father.

God save us from the hit and run drivers.  They strike us down on the street and then run away like wolves. Amen.

Pray that Aaron is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jason Swanson - a victim of hit and run in Hollywood, Florida

Jason Swanson

On March 29, 2015, Jason Swanson, age 30, was riding his motorcycle on a street in Hollywood, Florida. He wasn't speeding.

At about 8:15 p.m., he was struck by a dark colored 1987-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The collision started a fire and the fire spread to Jason.

The female driver of the Explorer got out of her vehicle and so did a female girl under 12 years of age. The two females looked at the scene of the accident and Jason, got back into their vehicle and drove off.

They did not phone the Police and offered no help to Jason.

Tragically, Jason died at the scene of his injuries.

Anyone who knows anything about the crash or the driver is urged to call 954-967-4577 or 954-764-4357, or Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. A $3,000 reward is being

Angels of God, pray for Jason and for those
who have lost him.

offered for information that leads to an arrest. The Ford Explorer would probably have damage on its lower passenger side.

Jason had attended Hollywood Hills High School. Jason worked in construction. He was also a self-taught musician and tattoo artist. He was into fishing and hockey.

Jason's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. They urge whoever was involved in the accident to come forward. They describe Jason as a good guy and a free spirit, who was gifted, smart, creative and generous. He went out of his way to help people. He will be forever mourned.

Jason is survived by many loving friends and family members including his mother, Laura and his father, Greg and his siblings.

Pray for justice for Jason.

God save us from those who strike us down on the road and then run away like wolves. Amen.

Pray that Jason is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jared Forsyth - Law Enforcement Fatality - Ocala, Florida

Jared Forsyth

Police Officer Jared Forsyth, age 33, died in the line of duty on April 6, 2015, at a firing range at the Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, Florida.

Officer Forsyth was a member of the Ocala Police Department. He had 3 years of service with the department.

Jared was participating in firearms training. At approximately 3:00 p.m., a firearm was accidentally discharged and struck Jared in the arm and chest, between the panels of his protective vest. 

Jared was rushed to a nearby hospital where tragically he passed away two hours later. 

The circumstances of his death are under investigation. 

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Jared and for those who have
lost him.

After high school Jared had worked in security while studying for a criminal justice degree.  He spent several years as a deputy jailer for the Orleans County Sheriff's Department in New York State before landing a full time job with the Ocala Police Department.

The Ocala Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. Jared is described as a great guy who had a sense of humor.  He was a professional and served his community well. He will be forever remembered.

Jared's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He had wanted to be a cop since he was a young kid. They describe him as a happy man who loved people and loved what he was doing. They are very proud of him. He will be forever mourned.

Jared is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his mother, Amy Forsyth Juliano; his father; and his step-father.

Thank you for your service to the community, Jared. 

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

Pray that Jared is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Stuart Chaffin - a Good Samaritan in Orange County, Florida

Stuart Chaffin

On December 22, 2014, Stuart Chaffin was driving with his 15 year old daughter to meet his wife and their other daughter for lunch.

At about 12:15 p.m, he was behind a vehicle that crossed over the median and collided with a maintenance truck on a roadway in Orange County. The truck had three men inside.

The collision caused a fire to break out and a fireball shot 40 feet into the air.

Stuart dragged the driver of the car to safety. He then went to help the people inside the truck. One man was still inside and was on fire and shouting: "Get me out. Don't let me burn." Stuart was able to extricate the man from the vehicle and roll him on the ground trying to put out the flames.

The three men inside the truck were taken to a hospital in Orlando. Two survived. Tragically one of the men, Frankie Carranza, age 30, of Polk County, died of his injuries.

John Kristich, of Winter Park, is the driver who caused the crash. He is uninsured and

The Good Samaritan comes to the
aid of others, selflessly.

has a suspended driver's license from a DUI charge last June. It is unclear at this time as to what charges John Kristich may face.

Stuart was burned on several locations on his own body during his rescue attempt. He is faced with paying his own medical bills. His wife was the one who carried their health insurance until she was laid off from her job.

First responders describe Stuart Chaffin as a hero who was selfless and quick-thinking. Stuart refutes any claims to heroism and states that he did what he had to do because all life is precious. He said that he would do it again despite the injuries he sustained.

Stuart Chaffin spent 23 years working as a law enforcement officer in North Carolina and Tennessee.

Stuart Chaffin is a Good Samaritan.

God bless him and all who come to the aid of strangers. God knows we need more men like him in this world.

Pray for Frankie Carranza, the victim of this tragedy.  Pray that he is at peace and that he is with God.  Amen. 

Charles Kondek - Law Enforcement - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Police Officer Charles Kondek, age 45, died in the line of duty on December 21, 2014, in Tarpon City, Florida.

Officer Charles Kondek (L); Marco Parilla Jr. (R)

Tarpon Springs is a city on the West coast of Florida, not far from Tampa. The population is approximately 24,000.

Charles was a member of the Tarpon Springs Police Department. He had 22 years of service in law enforcement - 17 years with the Tarpon Springs Department and 5 years with the New York City Police Department.

He was known as Charlie to many of his family members and friends.

At about 2:00 a.m., he had responded to a call about noise at an apartment complex. A man and woman were in a car and blasting their music.  The man was also knocking on apartment doors looking for someone who he thought had informed the authorities that he had violated his parole.

When Officer Kondek arrived at the complex he was fatally shot by the suspect and then run over by the suspect's vehicle as he fled the scene.

A short time later the suspect, Marco Parilla Jr., age 23, crashed into a utility pole and was apprehended by the Police. The suspect stated that he shot Officer Kondek because he felt he would have likely faced arrest and a return to prison.

Marco Parilla Jr. has been charged with first degree murder. 

Michael, Archangel, Patron
Saint of the Police, pray for
Charles and for those
who have lost him

An account has been set up to aid the Kondek family with funeral expenses. You may make a donation to the "Charles Kondek Memorial Fund" at your local Wells Fargo branch.

The Tarpon Springs Police Department is in mourning over the death of their brother. He died in the service of his community. He will be forever remembered.

Charles' loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He did his best. He will be forever mourned.

Charles is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife; his two daughters and four sons. 

Thank you for your service to the community, Charles.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

God save us from the Lost Ones. They are killing us, Father.

Pray that Charles is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Christopher Smith - Law Enforcement - Leon County, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Christopher Smith, age 47, died in the line of duty on November 22, 2014, at a house in Tallahassee, Florida. 

Chris Smith

Deputy Smith was a member of the Leon County Sheriff's Office.  He had almost 6 years of service with the department. 

Deputy Smith and Deputy Colin Wulfekuhl had responded at about 10:22 a.m. to reports of a house fire at a Tallahassee residence. Deputy Smith was approached from behind by a male who shot and killed him without warning. 

The shooter, Curtis Wade Holley, age 53, then took Chris' firearm and started shooting at other responders including city police officers and firefighters. 

Deputy Colin Wulfekuhl was also shot and wounded.  

Curtis Holley was shot and killed after an estimated 12 or 13 minutes of gunfire between him and law enforcement officers. He was known to local authorities as being anti-government and anti-police.  It is speculated that he set his own house on fire hoping to kill as many law enforcement officers as he could. 

Chris had previously served as a dispatcher and as a corrections officer.

Chris' funeral will be held at the Bradfordville First Baptist Church in Tallahassee. 

Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police,
pray for Chris and for those who have lost him.

The Leon County Sheriff's Office is in mourning over the death of their brother. He will be forever remembered.

Chris' loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He will be forever mourned.

Chris is survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members including his wife and two children.

Thank you for your service to the community, Chris.

Pray for all who die in the line of duty.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers.

Pray that Chris is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Bradley Holt - a Good Samaritan who died in Miami, Florida

Bradley Holt

Bradley Holt, age 24, died on November 13, 2014, at a hospital in Miami, Florida.

At about 6:00 p.m., a group of adults and numerous kids were playing on the street in front of an apartment complex.

A yellow Ford Mustang was circling around the area and driving erratically. The driver of this car is often seen by residents of the area - speeding, revving the motor, doing figure eights, sliding and skidding the vehicle like a race driver.

Bradley approached the male driver and yelled out "why are you driving so crazy with so many kids out here?"

A few minutes later the driver returned. Someone inside the vehicle fired two shots, one of which struck Bradley in the head, fatally wounding him. Bradley was rushed to a local hospital where tragically he was pronounced deceased.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477, or Miami police at 305-603-6250.

Bradley's loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He is described as a quiet man who didn't bother anyone. He often looked out for the kids 

Angels of God, pray for Bradley and for those
who have lost him

in the street. He will be forever missed and forever mourned.

Brad is survived by many loving friends and family members.

Pray for all who die suddenly. They are with us one moment and are gone before we can say goodbye.

God save us from the Lost Ones who bring death to strangers. They are killing us, Father.

Brad is a Good Samaritan. God knows we need more men like him who try to do the right thing.

Pray that Bradley is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Thomas McIntee - a Gas Station Clerk murdered in Jacksonville, Florida

Thomas McIntee, age 24, died on November 9, 2014, at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Thomas McIntee

Thomas was an assistant manager at a Gate Gas Station in Northside, Jacksonville. At about 5:30 a.m., a car pulled up to the gas station; two men entered the store and shot Thomas McIntee in a robbery attempt. They fled the scene and have not been apprehended as of this date. 

Thomas was taken to a local hospital where tragically he passed away from his injuries. 

At about 11 p.m., the night before, a silver Toyota Avalon was hijacked from a local restaurant and is believed to be the same car used in the robbery and murder.  The car was hijacked at gunpoint. 

A $23,000. reward is being offered for information resulting in the conviction of the murderers. One of the suspects appears to be a black male, late 20’s to early 30’s, approximately 5’8 to 5’10, 150-175 pounds, wearing a white long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and white shoes. 

If you have information regarding this tragedy, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers

Angels of God, pray for Thomas and for those
who have lost him. 

at 1-866-845-TIPS. 

Customers describe Thomas as pleasant, friendly and respectable. He had a sunny disposition and was helpful to the customers. He was always smiling. He liked to joke around.

He had worked for the Gate Company for six years. He was promoted to assistant manager two years ago. 

Thomas' coworkers are deeply shaken by his death.  He will be forever remembered. 

Thomas' loved ones are devastated over his sudden and tragic death. He will be forever mourned.

Thomas is survived by many loving friends and family members including his mother.

Pray for all who go to work and who die there. 

Pray for all who die at age 24. They barely had a chance to live.

God save us from the thieves. They are the Lost Ones who are killing us, Father.

Pray that Thomas is in heaven. Pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Javon Dade Jr. - a 4 year old killed by dogs in Goulds, Florida

Javon Dade Jr. 

Javon Dade Jr., age 4, died on August 13, 2014, at a house in Goulds, Florida.

Goulds is a rural area of about 10,000 people in Miami-Dade County.

Just after 10 a.m., the Police were notified that a male child, age 4, was missing. He had been visiting the home of his father, Javon Dade Sr., who was present at the house along with his girlfriend. The police arrived at the home and found the child dead in the back yard.

The child had been bitten to death by a dog or several dogs. 

Javon Sr. owns several dogs who are described as aggressive pit bull breeds or pit bull cross breeds.

Three adult dogs and three puppies were removed from the property. Details are incomplete and sketchy. It is implied that no one knows who owns these dogs. Authorities stated "We don't know if the dogs lived at that location or if they somehow gained entry."

It is illegal in Miami-Dade County to own or keep American pit bull terriers or any breed that even looks like a pit bull.

Pit bulls are vicious and unpredictable dogs. They were bred 200 years ago for bull

A Pit Bull Dog

baiting, bear baiting and dog fighting. They were never intended to be family pets. They should never be around infants or young children under any circumstances.

They have repeatedly proven that they can kill people both young and old. Many towns and cities, counties and states other than Miami-Dade do not allow pit bulls and related breeds within their jurisdictions.

This dog breed and related breeds should be bred out of existence sooner rather than later. This breed should go extinct.  It serves no useful purpose.

And yet people insist on illegally breeding these nasty mutts and foisting them on the public. People insist on exposing their own children to these dogs which is even more irresponsible and so hopelessly pathetic.

It is up to the neighbors and bystanders who notice pitbull dogs chained up in yards or running loose in their districts to phone the police and to report an illegal dog. Speak up or you may be next. Pitbulls kill many adults yearly. Grown men in their 40's who are jogging past pitbulls running wild haven't been able to fight off these dogs and have been viciously killed.

Death by dog is not acceptable in a civilized country.

Javon Dade Jr. will be forever mourned by many well-wishers. He is playing in the fields of Heaven.