Lieutenant James Roger Haddock, Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Lieutenant James Roger Haddock

Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, March 12, 2000

James Roger Haddock

Lieutenant James Haddock died a day after his horse fell on him during a trail ride.

Lieutenant Haddock was escorting a trail ride when his horse became nervous, reared up, and fell backwards on top of him. He was flown to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.

He was responsible for creating the department's Mounted Patrol Unit, and was considered an expert horseman.

Lieutenant Haddock had been employed with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office for 20 years, and is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Saturday, March 11, 2000

Most Recent Reflection

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Lieutenant Haddock, it's obvious from reading these reflections that you were respected, admired and loved very much. You still serve---as an example of faithful duty, as a model for professionalism and as an inspiration for others.

My thoughts are with the loved ones and friends of someone who was obviously a great man.

Tina Lewis Rowe
Captain, Denver Police Department (ret.)
U.S. Marshal, Colorado (ret.)

February 11, 2017