Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, May 18, 2020
Add to My HeroesMarshall Lee "Bem" London, Jr.
Corrections Officer Marshall London died after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among staff at the Lincoln County Jail.
Officer London had served with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He is survived by his children and grandchildren.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 66
- Tour 16 years
- Badge L89/J17
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Friday, May 8, 2020
Most Recent Reflection
View all 50 ReflectionsTo the family of Corrections Officer Marshall Lee "Bem" London, Jr. friends, Sheriff Steve Rushing and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, MS
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For he (Jesus) has said, I will never leave you or forsake you.' Hebrews 13:5
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