Liberty County Sheriff's Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, August 29, 1919
Add to My HeroesJay Lemeul Forehand
Sheriff Forehand was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest a suspect wanted for attempted murder. The suspect was arrested three days later and taken to the Gadsden County Jail. He was convicted of Sheriff Forehand's murder and sentenced to death and executed.
Sheriff Forehand was survived by his wife and five young children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Executed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsWith this past week being Police Appreciation Week, I was re-reading the account of my great-grandfather, Sheriff Jay Lemuel Forehand and stumbled on this reflection page. I was touched by those (some who are my family and some who I do not know) that have taken time to honor my great-grandfather for his ultimate sacrifice. I, too, would like to say thank you. I am the granddaughter of Orsdell Forehand. I am also the proud mother of Dhenin Forehand Brock, who is also in law enforcement. I pray daily for his continued safety.
Melissa Forehand Brock
Great-granddaughter
May 18, 2020
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