Sheriff Jay Lemeul Forehand, Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida

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Jay Lemeul Forehand

Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida

End of Watch: Friday, August 29, 1919

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Age: 44

Tour: Not available

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Cause: Gunfire

Weapon: Shotgun

Offender: Executed

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Sheriff Forehand was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for attempted murder. The suspect was arrested three days later and taken to the Gadsden County Jail. He was convicted of Sheriff Forehand's murder and sentenced to death and executed.

Sheriff Forehand was survived by his wife and five young children.

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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 27, 2016

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Line of duty deaths this year
70 -4%

Gunfire deaths this year
26 -16%

Auto-related deaths this year
27 +8%

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Jay Lemeul Forehand

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