Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, October 14, 2006
Add to My HeroesChristopher Cooper Daniels, Sr.
Sheriff Christopher Daniels was killed in an accident while representing the Lake County Sheriff's Office in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges charity event.
Sheriff Daniels and several other sheriffs from around the state were competing in a school bus race at the New Smyrna Speedway. The event was being held to raise money for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch. The bus that Sheriff Daniels was driving was struck by another bus. Upon impact, he was ejected from the bus he was driving and was subsequently struck by another bus.
Sheriff Daniels had served in law enforcement for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 1
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 199 ReflectionsWho knew our lives would change so quickly 15 years ago….. I thought we would grow old together. Kick the kids out, retire and spoil our grandchildren. I miss you everyday! All of the kids are doing great and you have 5 grandchildren. Although, we all know that Mel was actually your practice granddaughter ❤️ Life goes on and time does help but the wound never heals. I miss our early morning crossword puzzles, Friday night pizza with the neighbors and your request for brownies on Sunday night while watching the Colts! I love you always
Wife- michelle
October 13, 2021
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