Trooper Elmer C. Barnett, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

Trooper Elmer C. Barnett

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, February 14, 1978

Elmer C. Barnett

Trooper Barnett was struck and killed by a vehicle during a traffic stop in Miami. He was standing away from the roadway with the original violator when another vehicle ran off the road and struck him.

Trooper Barnett had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 5 years.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

Most Recent Reflection

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Barney is my uncle. I was 3 when he was killed. I grew up hearing amazing stories of the man he was the officer he was and the father he was. My mother adored Barney and called him her rock. She told me of the times he protected her when they were in the orphanage. She told me of the time he saved my life. She told me how he adored his little girls. And she told me of the day it all ended. I am also told i look alot like you. Barney all thou i only know the stories my mother /your sister told me i always dreamed of being just like you.. and to this day i strap on my duty belt and pin on my badge and i think about you. Thank you for all that you were to so many and for the service and sacrifice you gave.

Your nephew,
Deputy Jason Bautsch
McMinn County sheriff
Athens Tennessee

K-9/sro deputy
McMinn County sheriff department

March 27, 2018