Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

James 'Bunk' Forehand was my Great-Grandfather
He was killed in the line of duty on August 29 in 1919 at the age of 44.
He was the son of Jerimiah Forehand and Mary Jane Parrish and brother to 7 siblings
He had a wife, Pauline Weaver who was 34 at the time of his death,
He was the father of 6 children:
Virgia Inez Forehand - Pippert (My maternal Grandmother)
Hazel Alice Forehand -
Orsdel 'Buddy' Haywood Forehand
Norman Forehand
Norma Louise Forehand -
Naomi Ruth Forehand - Cain

Your family, blood and memory live on in the 23 (and counting) descendants of your daughter

steve anadale
Great Grandson

September 1, 2024

We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their citizens. We will never forget. We thank those who gave their all.

Sheriff Buddy Money
Liberty County Sheriff Office

August 29, 2024

God bless his family and his friends

Carson loveless

February 6, 2024

Being in law enforcement is always a dream for some and others a way of life. Those who die in the line of duty are always to be remembered for their service. We thank those who served their county. May we always remember them for their service.

Sheriff Buddy Money

August 29, 2023

It is always sad to hear about a Law Enforcement Officer being killed in the line of duty. Sheriff Forehand will always be remembered by the Liberty County Sheriff's Office. May he R.I.P.

Sheriff Buddy Money
Liberty County Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are forever remembered by your fellow law enforcement.

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

August 29, 2020

With this past week being Police Appreciation Week, I was re-reading the account of my great-grandfather, Sheriff Jay Lemuel Forehand and stumbled on this reflection page. I was touched by those (some who are my family and some who I do not know) that have taken time to honor my great-grandfather for his ultimate sacrifice. I, too, would like to say thank you. I am the granddaughter of Orsdell Forehand. I am also the proud mother of Dhenin Forehand Brock, who is also in law enforcement. I pray daily for his continued safety.

Melissa Forehand Brock
Great-granddaughter

May 18, 2020

I am just now reading all of your wonderful posts honoring my grandfather, Jay Lemuel Forehand. A surviving family's reflection: my father was Orsdell Haywood Forehand (b. Aug. 22, 1907, d. 1969), the Sheriff's only son (who was only 13 when his father was killed). Sadly, my father never emotionally healed after his father's death - and that is the lifelong tragedy suffered by the surviving loved ones and descendants that the public rarely witnesses. My heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who have posted wonderful messages. Sheriff Forehand's family is deeply grateful, since the "end-of-watch" grieving becomes the family burden that never goes away. Blessings to all.

Susan Forehand Carlson
Grand-daughter

May 11, 2020

Sheriff Forehand,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Liberty County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 29, 2019

Rest in peace Sheriff Forehand.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 29, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 29, 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

I never knew my grandfather only the impact his death had on my father and his life. My brother Jay was named after him as well as my son Jay. Today is May 15, 2013 and the Fallen Officer Memorial Week in Washington DC remembering these fallen heroes. I pray my grandfather rests in peace with no more tears, pain or suffering for all eternity.

Dell Forehand
PROUD Grandson

May 15, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 94th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first 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.

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

April 19, 2013

We will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us, continue to rest in peace Sheriff Forehand...

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

August 29, 2012

Rest in Peace, Sheriff Forehand. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 14, 2012

So many years have passed, but you sir are not forgotten. HEROES live forever, and you sir are a hero. Continue to rest in peace.

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

Deb

August 29, 2011

Sheriff Forehand is my Great Uncle. I never knew him but it is obvious he cared greatly about others by giving his life for others. God bless all his descendants.

Col Jerry R Rankin
USAF Retired

July 24, 2008

I learned of my great grandfather's life when I chose to join the police academny in Fayetteville NC in 1996. Just recently, his last child, Naomi Forehand Cain (my grandmother) passed. She was 90 years old.

Allen Huber
great grandson

March 7, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 29, 2004