Deputy Sheriff Sollie Waller Rabun, Jr., Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Sollie Waller Rabun, Jr.

Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, March 3, 1974

Sollie Waller Rabun, Jr.

Deputy Rabun was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at 1320 hours at a crossing on Hoover Road while he was en route to conduct a follow up investigating in Winter Haven.

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Age 26
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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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 20, 2016