St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, October 8, 2005
Joseph S. Hover
Master Deputy Joseph Hover died from complications of an injury he sustained during a defense tactics training class two months earlier.
Another deputy was demonstrating a defense take down on Deputy Hover, which resulted in him suffering a shoulder injury. Complications arose from the injury and he passed away on October 8th, 2005.
Deputy Hover had served with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 24 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsMaster Deputy Hover,
On today, the 11th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Lucie County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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