Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Elmer Whitworth

Escambia County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Thursday, April 22, 1954

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Joseph Elmer Whitworth

He is my Father.....I miss my Dad not being here with us ....Wish I could have grown up with him....Wish I could had known my Dad....I just miss having a Daddy......

Deborah Whitworth
Daughter

July 17, 2022

The color we bleed is that of deep blue,
the blood that is shed
is without asking for who.

No time to be afraid, no time to cry,
no choice in what we do,
where we go or when we die.
The color we bleed is that of deep blue.

All too often one will pay the
ultimate price,
Those who wear the uniform
accept this sacrifice.

Beyond the call of duty one day might
be mine, no regrets, sorrow or fear as
I walk the Blue Line.

The color I'll bleed is that of deep blue.

Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic

LT Steve Cappas
ECSO

April 22, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Whitworth.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 22, 2020

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

Joseph Elmer Whitworth is my grand-father. He died before I was born in 1960. I would love to find out more about him.

Stephen Swallow
grand son

March 16, 2016

Deputy sheriff Whitworth,
On today, the 59th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Escambia County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

April 22, 2013

Continue to rest in peace Deputy Whitworth, we will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us, and you sir are a hero...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

April 22, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Whitworth. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your family made for all of us. May you continue to rest in peace.... HEROES do live forever and you sir are a hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous

April 22, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 56th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 22, 2010

we love and miss our grand dad we never got to meet. god bless him.

dale cardwell

November 29, 2005

rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

January 15, 2004

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