Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Pinellas County, Florida Sheriff's Department mourns the death of one their deputies who lost his life as a result of being killed by a drunk driver. Deputy Michael Magli was trying to stop this driver from speeding when he lost his life to the individual who killed him. The suspect was recently released from prison and had many convictions prior to this. He will be missed by everybody in the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department and the entire State of Florida.

BRADFORD PAULSON
Observer

February 20, 2021

Deputy Sheriff Magli,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

February 20, 2021

You saved me from an abusive household. Because of you I was able to live to see another day and not live in fear, because of you I have a beautiful baby boy, because of you I'm succeeding and I'm happy! Thank you! Rest in Everlasting peace!

Amanda Lloyd

February 19, 2021

Rest in peace.

J.R.

February 19, 2021

Thank you for your service Rest In Peace

Po Shaun Walters
Nypd ~ Retired

February 19, 2021

Rest easy brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 19, 2021

We are all devastated here in Pinellas County and pray for his family and PCSO family.

DFC Jeff Snyder (RET)
Orange County Sheriff's Office

February 19, 2021

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time.....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

February 19, 2021

Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Michael Magli! We thank you for your service. Rest In Peace!

DeKalb, IL Police Department

February 19, 2021

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Michael Magli.
Prayers and condolences for family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

February 19, 2021

Sheriff Magli, my heart cries for your parents you have left behind. It is against the law of nature for a son to die before his parents, and we can only trust in God’s infinite wisdom to make this happen. Our world is full of evil, but you were willing to put yourself in harm's way. Your unselfish dedication will not go unnoticed by our Lord, and abundant blessings await you. May He immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

February 19, 2021

This has been very difficult to process. You were a great guy with an awesome personality. My prayers for your wife, daughters, and family. May you rest in peace my brother.

Trooper G. Amar
Florida Highway Patrol

February 19, 2021

Thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice. As a husband and father, my thoughts and prayers go out a little further for your wife and children. Rest in peace sir.

Officer Recruit David Muncy
Hopewell Police Department

February 18, 2021

We love you Mike. You undoubtedly saved lives with your heroic and selfless actions. Your wife and girls were just over at our house helping my wife during her time of need..and I was looking forward to catching up with you after many years. You are a true hero and we pray for you, your family, and fellow brothers. God speed my friend.

Allen Gladieux
Airlife 3 - teammate/friend

February 18, 2021

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 18, 2021

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and coworkers of Deputy Magli. Clearly, he was a man who put the welfare of others above his own. I am so sorry for your loss and I will be praying for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

February 18, 2021

RIP brother my prayers for you, your family and your agency. Thank you for your service, God has a special place for you.

Det Retired Philip Callas
Secaucus PD

February 18, 2021

My sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow Deputy's of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Magli. Rest in Peace Sir.

Susie Ball
Judicial Process Server
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Florida

February 18, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

February 18, 2021

RIP Deputy Magli. While working the other side of the county, I wish i could've stopped this. Praying for your family.

Officer Wincek
Belleair Police Department

February 18, 2021

I can’t believe your gone brother, your already missed by all..... God bless you, God bless your family. You are and will always be my Zone P. RIP

Deputy Georgeos Smalios
Pinellas County S. O.

February 18, 2021

My condolences for this officer's family and I truly pray that God strengthens everyone during their moments of bereavement.
I also know that while this may not be the time to address this, but if the suspect was sleep and unresponsive then he probably was not aware or conscious rather, of what was actually taking place . Maybe, just maybe their is a possibility that he thought that he was being robbed or mugged. I don't think he was competent at that moment. Then if he was already pulled over then it shows that he was way too inebriated to drive. So while we are all mourning the unexpected, untimely, premature death of this Awesome officer/sheriff Michael Mali let us also take into consideration how it all unfolded. I salute our officers and truly thank God for them all. But let us be fair when considering the whole counsel.

Pastor
Evangelist Chernece

February 18, 2021

My thoughts and Prayers are with your family at this time. Rest in Peace.

Law Enforcement Analyst Shannon
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2021

Bless you Warrior and your family May god comfort you as you Enter into his kingdom

Officer Buc Weaver
SCSPD

February 18, 2021

May you Rest in Peace. Your life mattered and your sacrifice will not have been in vain. May God hold you in his arms and take all your pain away. God Speed Sir.

John Lewis, Deputy Chief of Police (Ret)
Kissimmee PD

February 18, 2021