Union County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, August 6, 2002
Add to My HeroesRenee Danell Azure
Deputy Sheriff Renee Azure was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a burglar alarm in Raiford at 12:20 am.
During the response, her patrol car went out of control on SR-121 just north of Lake Butler and struck several trees. Deputy Azure was thrown from the patrol car and died at the scene.
Deputy Azure had served with the Union County Sheriff's Office for five months, was their first female deputy, and had been in law enforcement for two years. She is survived by her 3-year-old daughter, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 63-14
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 216 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Azure,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Union County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 6, 2022
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