Deputy Sheriff Lonny Lee Lindsey

On the night of September 17th, 1996, my nephew responded to a call about the state line liquor store being robbed and the robbers had already made their escape. As a lone officer, and despite his ill health, my nephew made an extra turn that would be his last. Upon seeing a truck broken down on the side of the road in the vicinity, my nephew stopped to offer his help. Two men, who Lonny had recognized from school, turned their heads, claiming their muffler broke and they had it under control. Lonny, analyzing the vehicle, noticed the gun and bag of cash in the front seat. Making his way to his vehicle, he quickly alerted the only other officer on duty, calling "Holmes County #7, I believe I found the suspects who robbed the liquor store." His next and very last radio contact was

"Shots fired, shots fired! #7 down!"

Nobody will understand the loss of Officer Lonny Lee Lindsey like his family, friends, and his fellow officers. The loss of a hero who died doing his best to protect what was right. My nephew was so special to every one of us. I love you Lonny and you will never be forgotten.

Shannen Lindsey Jenkins
Aunt

July 17, 2024