Gov. Rick Scott Attends Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial Service with Special Guests Sandy Harrison and Theresa Kondek in Dade City
Gov. Scott to Attends Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Memorial Service
Gone but not forgotten: Pasco honors fallen law enforcement
By Spectrum News Bay News 9
Pasco County held its annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service earlier this month. It was a chance for law enforcement, families, and the community to come together to honor those lost locally and nationwide. Law enforcement agencies from across county attended. 134 officers killed in the line of duty nationwide in 2017. “I’m glad the community does this. I’m glad that it’s been able to shed light on a lot of other fallen officers and their families,†said Sandy Harrison, daughter of fallen Pasco County Sheriff’s Capt. Charles Bo Harrison.
Next month marks 15 years since Harrison, promoted from lieutenant posthumously, was fatally shot while sitting in his patrol car. “We still have Capt. Harrison’s car in our impound lot,†said Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco. “I saw it the other day, and it’s one of those things that brings you back to realize these were heroes in our community.†Law enforcement agencies from across the county were in attendance.
Theresa Kondek, widow of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek, said the support she’s received from the public and especially the law enforcement community isn’t limited to events like Friday’s ceremony. “We’ve never been alone, and it’s nothing for me to come home and have flowers at my door or to have someone visit one of my kids or bring them flowers. So, I’m grateful for that,†Kondek said. “It never stops for these families. Every special event, their loved one’s not here,†said Gov. Rick Scott. Click Here to read more: Spectrum News Bay