Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Sebastian Diana as well as to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Diana, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the dear family and children of Deputy Sebastian Diana. God Bless him for his dedication, service and sacrifice he made, to save a childs life. Rest in Peace dear brother, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

March 17, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and Dept. Deputy Diana is the true hero.

Det. R. Killinger (Retired)
Mid Cumberland Regional Police

March 17, 2011

May God Bless you always for your service and sacrifice.

Sgt. Robert Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

March 17, 2011

i just wantr to send my condolences to the family of deputy diana, serving his community and doing what he loved to do eventually passing on from a life that was saved few years back may your soul rest in peace forever.

ofc. brandon k. pollock
miami dade corrections & rehabilitation department

March 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Diana, his family, friends and the entire Orange County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Diana. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

March 17, 2011

I have just read this story on facebook. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this hero. This tragedy should never have happened and I'm so very sorry it did. RIP Deputy Sheriff Sebastian Diana. Those who knew you must be very proud.

Anonymous

March 17, 2011

Sebastian was an outstanding Deputy that I had the privlege to serve with for over 10 years.He cared about his family, his friends, and the community he proudly served.
My prayers are with Sebastian's family and the Orange
County Sheriff's Office Family.
Respectfully,
Kevin Beary
Afghanistan

Ret. Sheriff Kevin Beary
Orange County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2011

My heart and prayers are with Mrs. Diana and the children of this hero, we will never forget the sacrifice your entire family, friends and coworkers have made. God has truly called another hero home, and he will continue to watch over you all from above. God bless you and guide you as well as the Orange County SO.

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

Anonymous

March 17, 2011

Rest in peace Deputy Diana my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. You gave your life to save another. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your great service. Terry Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

March 17, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

March 17, 2011

My condolences to Deputy Sheriff Diana's family and brother officers. Many years ago my partner and myself were in the same situation regarding CPR to a infant and would do it again without hesitation. Rest in Peace, friend, know you will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 17, 2011

This is just unbelievably sad. It is just so tragic that this man should lose his life trying to save another. His family can rightfully feel eternally proud of this hero. May he RIP.

J. M.
Gardai (Irish Police Force)

March 17, 2011

Thankyou for your service, you are a hero for us all to look up too. You will never be forgotten. God bless your family.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 17, 2011

Deputy Diana, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

March 17, 2011

What a wonderful man to have put the child's welfare before his own. Thank you to the individuals that have the courage to help the innocent child.

Jean Tweedy
civilian

March 17, 2011

RIP brother.

Q132
LEO

March 17, 2011

Thank you deputy for your years of service and dedication. Your community and country will miss your presence. God bless your family.Brother, we now have the watch.

Deputy R. L. Matthews NC
Father of Deputy C. Brian Matthews EOW 9-30-05

March 17, 2011

Officer Diana,
You are a true hero, brother. God bless you for saving the life of that baby. May God bless your family for their tremendous loss.

A Texas Street Cop #614

Anonymous

March 17, 2011

Wow, what a shame. I have never heard of anything like this although it is completely plausible. Thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of this hero. There is no mention of the baby's recovery or not but hopefully he was able to save the baby's life in his efforts.

Anonymous

March 17, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Diana, today and always... Rest in Peace Sir!

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

March 17, 2011

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 17, 2011

RIP Sebas, Thank You for your dedication to service. May God be with you and your family. Your work is complete and may you watch over us as we continue to serve. God Bless...

Deputy Sammy Mendez
Orange County Sheriff's Office

March 17, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother. My condolences to your Family and the Orange County SO.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

March 17, 2011