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2011 Law Enforcement Memorial Service

The 2011 Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held May 14th, 2012 at 9:00 am.

Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office

504 NW 4th Street

Okeechobee, FL 34972

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Nationwide in 2011, 166 Law Enforcement Officers lost their lives.

The 13 Officers from Florida are listed as follows:


	Police Officer Rogerio Rene Morales Davie Police Department Florida End of Watch: Thursday, January 13, 2011 Cause: Heart Attack Biographical Info Age: 27 Tour of Duty: 2 years Badge Number: 887 Officer Rogerio Rene Morales suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in tryouts for his agency's SWAT team. He was participating in the tryouts when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in a coma until passing away three days later. Officer Morales had served with the Davie Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife.

	Detective Amanda Lynn Haworth Miami-Dade Police Department Florida End of Watch: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 44 Tour of Duty: 23 years Badge Number: 2700 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Weapon Used: .40 caliber Suspect Info: Shot and killed Detectives Amanda Lynn Haworth and Roger Castillo were shot and killed while serving a felony warrant on a man wanted for murder. The detectives, along with two other members of a regional task force, had gone to a home near the intersection of NW Seventh Avenue and 69th Street. Upon making contact with an occupant of the home, someone inside immediately opened fire, striking Detective Castillo and Detective Haworth. Another detective on the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Detective Castillo succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Detective Haworth was transported to a local hospital where she passed away during surgery. Detective Haworth had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 23 years. She is survived by her son, parents, step-parents, and three sisters.

	Detective Roger Castillo Miami-Dade Police Department Florida End of Watch: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 41 Tour of Duty: 21 years Badge Number: 1725 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Thursday, January 20, 2011 Weapon Used: .40 caliber Suspect Info: Shot and killed Detectives Roger Castillo and Amanda Haworth were shot and killed while serving a felony warrant on a man wanted for murder. The detectives, along with two other members of a regional task force, had gone to a home near the intersection of NW Seventh Avenue and 69th Street. Upon making contact with an occupant of the home, someone inside immediately opened fire, striking Detective Castillo and Detective Haworth. Another detective on the scene returned fire and killed the suspect. Detective Castillo succumbed to his wounds at the scene. Detective Haworth was transported to a local hospital where she passed away during surgery. Detective Castillo had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and parents. His wife also served as an officer with the Miami-Dade Police Department.

	Sergeant Thomas John "Tom" Baitinger St. Petersburg Police Department Florida End of Watch: Monday, January 24, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 48 Tour of Duty: 15 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, January 24, 2011 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Shot and killed Sergeant Thomas "Tom" Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey Adam Yaslowitz were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a suspect with two outstanding warrants wanted for aggravated battery. Several members of a regional task force had gone to the home to question a family member about the man's whereabouts. After making contact with the woman, the officers were informed that the man was in the attic and possibly armed. Officer Yaslowitz, who served on the department's canine unit, had just started his shift, filling in for another officer, when he responded to the call. After searching the house they located the suspect in the attic where he convinced officers that he was going to surrender. As Officer Yaslowitz and a member of the United States Marshals Service, Marshal Scott Ley, made entry into the attic, the suspect shot Officer Yaslowitz twice in the head, and then shot the Marshal Ley in the groin, causing Marshal Ley to fall out of the attic. Officers assembled a rescue team to try to rescue Officer Yaslowitz from the attic, and Marshal Ley from a bathroom on the upper floor of the house. As Sergeant Baitinger passed under the opening of the attic to aid Marshal Ley, the suspect then fired from the attic, striking Sergeant Baitinger. A SWAT team used a tactical vehicle to breach a wall of the home and came under fire, but was able to recover Officer Yaslowitz. Officer Yaslowitz and Sergeant Baitinger were both transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. The suspect was found dead several hours later after the home was partially dismantled using heavy machinery. Sergeant Baitinger had served with the St. Petersburg Police Department for 15 years. He is survived by his wife.

	Police Officer Jeffrey Adam Yaslowitz St. Petersburg Police Department Florida End of Watch: Monday, January 24, 2011 Cause: Gunfire Biographical Info Age: 39 Tour of Duty: 12 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, January 24, 2011 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Shot and killed Officer Jeffrey Adam Yaslowitz and Sergeant Thomas "Tom" Baitinger were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a suspect with two outstanding warrants wanted for aggravated battery. Several members of a regional task force had gone to the home to question a family member about the man's whereabouts. After making contact with the woman, the officers were informed that the man was in the attic and possibly armed. Officer Yaslowitz, who served on the department's canine unit, was just starting his shift, filling in for another officer, and responded to the call. After searching the house they located the suspect in the attic where he convinced officers that he was going to surrender. As Officer Yaslowitz and a member of the United States Marshals Service, Marshal Scott Ley, made entry into the attic, the suspect shot Officer Yaslowitz twice in the head, and then shot the Marshal Ley in the groin, causing Marshal Ley to fall out of the attic. Officers assembled a rescue team to try to rescue Officer Yaslowitz from the attic, and Marshal Ley from a bathroom on the upper floor of the house. As Sergeant Baitinger passed under the opening of the attic to aid Marshal Ley, the suspect then fired from the attic, striking Sergeant Baitinger. A SWAT team used a tactical vehicle to breach a wall of the home and came under fire, but was able to recover Officer Yaslowitz. Officer Yaslowitz and Sergeant Baitinger were both transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. The suspect was found dead several hours later after the home was partially dismantled using heavy machinery. Officer Yaslowitz had served with the St. Petersburg Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

	Correctional Officer Colonel Gregory Malloy Florida Department of Corrections Florida End of Watch: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Cause: Gunfire Biographical Info Age: 44 Tour of Duty: 22 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: Shot and killed Colonel Greg Malloy was shot and killed in Holmes County while assisting local law enforcement agencies track a man wanted for murdering his parents. A homeowner in the area had called 911 after encountering the suspect in a wooded area and being shot at. Colonel Malloy, who was a canine handler at the Holmes Correctional Facility, was requested to track the suspect. Upon nearing the suspect's location, shots were exchanged and Colonel Malloy and the suspect were both killed. Colonel Malloy had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

	Captain John Irwin "Jay" McDonough II Volusia County Beach Patrol Florida End of Watch: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 52 Tour of Duty: 13 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Heart attack Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Captain John "Jay" McDonough, II suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a department training exercise. He was jogging in the area of International Speedway Boulevard and South Peninsula Drive when he collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Captain McDonough served as a member of the Volusia County Beach Patrol for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, son, father, sister, and brother.

	Sergeant Adam Greg Rosenthal Delray Beach Police Department Florida End of Watch: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 39 Tour of Duty: 16 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Automobile accident Date of Incident: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Sergeant Adam Greg Rosenthal was killed in an automobile accident near the intersection of Southwest 18th Street and Boca Rio Road in Boca Raton at approximately 6:15 am. He was reporting to the station at the beginning of his shift when his patrol car struck a tree in the median. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Sergeant Rosenthal had served with the Delray Beach Police Department for 16 years. He is survived by his four children.

	Police Officer David Scott Crawford St. Petersburg Police Department Florida End of Watch: Monday, February 21, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 46 Tour of Duty: 25 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: Monday, February 21, 2011 Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type Suspect Info: In custody Police Officer David Scott Crawford was shot and killed after responding to a report of a suspicious person. At approximately 10:30 pm, Officer Crawford and another officer responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 700 block of 3rd Avenue after a citizen observed a male walking through his backyard with a broken brick in his hand. Officer Crawford canvassed the area and found the subject near the southwest corner of 2nd Avenue S and 8th Street S. He parked his patrol car and approached the male. At some point during the encounter there was an exchange of gunfire and Officer Crawford was shot and wounded. He was not wearing his vest at the time. He was taken to Bayfront Medical Center where he died from his wounds. The suspect fled and after a 24-hour search, a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with first degree murder. Officer Crawford had served with the St. Petersburg Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

	Deputy Sheriff Sebastian Diana Orange County Sheriff's Office Florida End of Watch: Saturday, March 12, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 40 Tour of Duty: 12 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Duty related illness Date of Incident: Monday, February 27, 2006 Deputy Sebastian Diana died from complications of a bacterial infection he contracted while attempting to save an infant. On February 26, 2006, Deputy Diana responded to a 911 call involving an 3-month-old child who wasn't breathing. He was the first deputy on scene and immediately began CPR, during which he came in contact with the child's vomit. As a result of his efforts he contracted a bacterial infection that caused him to suffer continued health issues that ultimately led to heart failure. Deputy Diana had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

	Deputy Sheriff John Charles Mecklenburg Hernando County Sheriff's Office Florida End of Watch: Sunday, July 3, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 35 Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months Badge Number: 1099 Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit Date of Incident: Sunday, July 3, 2011 Weapon Used: Automobile Suspect Info: Apprehended Deputy John Mecklenburg was killed in an automobile accident in Pasco County while involved in a vehicle pursuit. Officers from the Brooksville Police Department had started pursuing a vehicle on U.S. Highway 41 at approximately 4:40 am. Deputies joined in the pursuit and attempted a PIT maneuver on the vehicle. The suspect driver was able to regain control of his vehicle and continued to flee. Deputy Mecklenburg continued to pursuit the vehicle into Pasco County. His vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of Painter Road. His cruiser caught fire upon impact, but other officers in the pursuit were able to extinguish the flames. He was flown to a hospital in Tampa where he succumbed to his injuries. Another deputy was also injured earlier in the pursuit when his vehicle crashed. The suspect driver of the vehicle was arrested by members of the Florida Highway Patrol a short time later after being pursued through four counties. Deputy Mecklenburg was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

	Police Officer Arnulfo Crispin Lakeland Police Department Florida End of Watch: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 25 Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months Badge Number: 267 Incident Details Cause of Death: Gunfire Date of Incident: December 18, 2011 Weapon Used: Handgun Suspect Info: In custody Officer Arnulfo Crispin was shot and killed while making contact with suspicious individuals near Crystal Grove Drive at approximately 10:15 pm. Officer Crispin exited his cruiser to make contact with the three subjects in a closed park and while checking one subject for weapons, was shot from behind by another. A second officer arrived at the scene seven minutes later and found Officer Crispin unresponsive. He was taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center where he underwent several hours of surgery. He remained in grave condition for two days before succumbing to his wounds. Twelve agencies responded to search for the suspect, who turned himself in after a ten-hour manhunt. Officer Crispin had served with the Lakeland Police Department for 18 months. He is survived by eight siblings.

	Deputy Sheriff Matthew Jay Miller Seminole County Sheriff's Office Florida End of Watch: Monday, December 26, 2011 Biographical Info Age: 53 Tour of Duty: 27 years Badge Number: MT60 Incident Details Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident Date of Incident: Monday, December 26, 2011 Deputy Sheriff Matt Miller was killed in a motorcycle accident on Maitland Boulevard at the intersection with Gateway Drive, while attempting to make a traffic stop. He had activated his emergency equipment and was attempting to catch up to a speeding vehicle when the driver of a car made a left hand turn in front of him, causing a collision. Deputy Miller was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. Deputy Miller was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office for 24 years and had previously served with the Longwood Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and siblings.