Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace your warrior soul, John 15:13

Anonymous

July 22, 2021

Deputy Anthony Forgione, his loved ones and the members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and Fort Walton Beach Police are not forgotten. I recognize July 22nd as a tragic day each year, but mostly reflect on the positive impact Anthony had on all those who encountered him each day he served. He is a true example of a Florida hero who's loss still impacts our law enforcement community. To this day, 245 decals are displayed throughout Okaloosa County. Godspeed my brother.

Gary Howze, Director
Florida Office of the Attorney General

July 21, 2021

Thank you for your service and today we remind you and your family that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your LE brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

July 22, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Forgione.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 22, 2020

I never met you, but I’ll never forget you.

Deputy S B
Ocso

July 29, 2019

Still thinking of you brother.

BM
246

January 13, 2019

Keeping your family in my prayers.. Thank you for your service. RIP

RC

July 24, 2017

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, Florida Sheriffs Ass
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 7, 2016

My prayer's are with his Wife and Daughters and Family.

Retired Master Deputy Mary Lou Puchals
St. Lucie Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2015

Tony was not only a fine deputy, but a great person. He was always the first one to offer his help without being asked. He is greatly missed.

Lt. David C. Bennett
Crestview Police Department (Retired Okaloosa County Cpl.)

November 4, 2014

Deputy Anthony "Tony" Forgione was taken from so many of us way too soon in his life and so short in his career. He was such an awesome person in so many ways that it's hard to not let a day go by without thinking about him. We are grateful for the friendship and laughs that we shared along the way! You will always be missed but most definitely never forgotten! Thank for you for the ultimate sacrifice that you gave to protect us each and every day!

Tiffany & Officer Heath Nichols
FWC (former co-worker)

July 22, 2014

Rest in Peace Deputy Forgione

Tony Fata
Owner Clear Tek Ballistic Shields

July 22, 2014

Continue to rest in peace Deputy Forgione, we will never forget...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

July 22, 2013

Tony was a great guy, father, husband, family man, friend, and Law Enforcement Officer. I miss him and think of him and remember him daily.

Corporal (Retired)
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

April 24, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored on the 5th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

January 16, 2013

It's been four years since you had to leave us, Tony. I miss you. God, I miss you. We will meet again. I love ya, Brother.

PO S. Marlow
Fort Walton Beach Police Department

July 22, 2012

Deputy Anthony Forgione, you have not been forgotten. Thank you for your years of service. God Bless your family and friends and God Bless you Deputy Forgione as you patrol the streets of Gold. Rest In Peace Brother.

Ed S.
Grateful Citizen

July 22, 2012

My prayers are with Mrs. Forgione and the girls today and always, may you know that we will never forget your hero. Continue to rest in peace Deputy Forgione.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

July 22, 2012

Tony, I attended the slain Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu's funeral yesterday, and everytime someone mentioned his name I thought about you. Although I don't live in Florida anymore and work with my brothers and sisters there, I know that all of us in this line of work are connected. Not a day goes by I don't think about ya. You will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace my brother, until we see each other again.

Sgt. Steven LaBerta
Sauk-Suiattle Tribal Police Department (Washington State)

March 2, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Forgione. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

Not a month or sometimes week goes by that I don 't think of you Tony. Thankfully the heartbreak has eased & I am able to remember you & what happened in a positive way. Jesus is a big part of that for me & I know that would make Jessica & your other family feel better about the situation. More than anything, I miss the camaraderie that the team had before losing you. But we never forget, & will honor you in our own special ways. Jessica if you read this please thank your Mother personally for me, for the comment she made about this being no one's fault, & how proud she was of the men who were with him when he passed. That has stuck with me & always will. I love & pray for your family & extended ones almost daily. It's hard not to when "Forg" is forever by my huband's side. Love, peace, & comfort are what I'm sending to you all.

Mrs. Katie Siren
Okaloosa County SRT wife

November 17, 2011

Tony was the bestest friend i ever had. I will always love and miss him, I even remember when he pasted. I was down in Florida visiting my family. and then i found out that on July 22, 2008 6:12 in the morning my friend has past. We will kept him in our prayers and in our hearts

Matthew Roberts
Cousin

March 10, 2011

Tony was the bestest friend i ever had. I will always love and miss him, I even remember when he pasted. I was down in Florida visiting my family. and then i found out that on July 22, 2008 6:12 in the morning my friend has past. We will kept him in our prayers and in our hearts

Matthew Roberts
Cousin

March 10, 2011

Thinking about you every day! I never had the honor of meeting you, but your story has touched so many lives, including mine. Your service was remarkable, yet incredibly sad. I posted the video I made for you on my facebook on the anniversary - I felt it was the least I could do. I hope you saw it...and I hope it made you smile to know so many people honored you....and still are! REST IN PEACE

Deputy Meredith Ward
Gulf County Sheriff's Office

September 30, 2010

Tony, I know I speak for everyone here, you are missed and thought of everyday, you are always loved and never forgotten! See you in Heaven someday with Burt and Skip too.

Deputy Sheriff Maria Witsman
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2010