Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, April 9, 1963
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Leon Alexander Bernard
This was my grandpa that was killed when I was just 2 years old. My grandma never remarried and loved him to her death.
Terrie
Grand daughter
February 3, 2021
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Bernard.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 9, 2019
The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.
Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.
A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9
Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association
August 27, 2016
May you continue to rest in peace Deputy Bernard, my prayers are with your family today and always. We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02
April 9, 2014
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 9, 2012
We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace Deputy Bernard.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
April 9, 2012
Rest in Peace, Deputy Bernard. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 16, 2012
We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are one of them. Continue to rest in peace Deputy Bernard.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler,FL
Anonymous
April 9, 2011
Deputy Bernard, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
April 9, 2010
Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.
James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 9, 2010
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
May 1, 2008
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH
April 9, 2008
Sir to your family my deepest sympathy, the day you were forced to leave this world was the day I came into it godspeed.
Steven Amiott Narcotics Officer
Calvin Police dept. OK.
August 25, 2004
I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003). Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.
We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.
Deputy Bernard, you are remembered on this date of your death. You will always be remembered.
These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.
...Gone, but never Forgotten....
Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
April 9, 2004
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