OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN BAKER COUNTY

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER SHERMAN LEE SCOTT 1965
Trooper Scott was killed in the line of duty by an escaped prisoner during a routine traffic
stop on Interstate 10 in Baker County. Trooper Scott was also a resident of Baker County.

BAKER COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF MORRIS  FISH 1966
Deputy Fish was killed in the line of duty while attempting to apprehend a bank robber
from Georgia. Deputy Morris Fish's name has been engraved on a permanent memorial stone
placed in front of the Baker County Sheriff's Office during our first memorial service in 1997.
A law enforcement officer is honored each year by receiving the Morris Fish Award for Excellence
and Dedication to Service.

RESIDENTS OF BAKER COUNTY KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION OFFICER LEON WALKER 1970
Wildlife Officer Walker was killed in the line of duty during a fatal car crash while pursuing
a suspect for fire hunting. Officer Walker's Grandson Don Pettyjohn is now an officer with the
Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and is assigned to Baker County.

JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OFFICER JOSEPH BURTNER 1995
Officer Burtner was killed in the line of duty during a shoot out with a man who had barricaded
himself inside a house in Jacksonville. Each year two scholarships, in Officer Burtner's honor, are
awarded by The Institute of Police Technology and Management at The University of North Florida
to two law enforcement officers from the Baker County Sheriff's Office.

Baker County Sheriff's Office Fallen Officer Memorial
Deputy Morris  Fish killed in the line of duty January 11, 1966
Go here to view photos of  past Baker County Police Memorial Ceremonies

"A Part of America Died" 

Somebody killed a policeman today, and a part of America died. A piece of our country he swore to protect, will be buried with him at his side. The suspect that shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights. While a young widowed mother must work for her kids, and spend many long, lonely nights. The beat that he walked was a battle field too, just as if he'd gone off to war. Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast, to his name they will add a gold star. Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, in your town or mine. While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, a cop put his life on the line. Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street, and he stands at each new rookie's side. He answered the call, of himself gave his all, And A Part Of America Died. 

Links to other Memorial Pages

The Officer Down Memorial Page 
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Inc.