Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Sherman Lee Scott, Jr.

Florida Highway Patrol, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, January 3, 1965

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Reflections for Trooper Sherman Lee Scott, Jr.

Lee was a big guy that was also athletic. He moved to the small town of Wellborn, Fl, about his 7th or 8th grade from Pa I believe. We were amazed at how well he did in sports- baseball and football. In baseball he was a catcher and football, offense fullback and defense, tackle. I was in the army in Korea, transferred home Christmas, 1964, and a few days after I was home Lee was killed. My Father was a lawman and we went to Lee's funeral together. Having played sports with Lee so much and graduating with him I felt a personal loss. I also felt a loss for our culture, as Lee was only doing his job and victim of a senseless act. He was a great person, good citizen and represented our Law Enforcement well. The killing of Officer Moyer in a traffic stop, Callahan, Fl, on September 24, 2021, brought back memories of my friend Lee Scott. God bless those protectors of us in their work.

Wayne Adams
School classmate

September 29, 2021

Lee was my First Cousin, the son of my Father’s Brother. In life he was always my hero, and had a great impact on my years growing up. Our oldest son was named in his memory. I served 12 years in police service. His legacy will never be forgotten.

Raymond L. Scott
First Cousin

September 5, 2021

The recent dedication of the Trooper Sherman L Scott Jr Memorial Highway is a proud moment in my family. Uncle Lee (he was always known as Lee) was my mother's baby brother. There has been a hole in our hearts these past 55 years that can never be filled. I only wish we had known in time to attend the dedication. Thank you to all who made this possible.

Rest peacefully, Uncle Lee.

Judy Lee Deacon (loving niece)
Levittown, Pennsylvania

Judith Deacon
Niece

February 24, 2020

Trooper Sherman Lee Scott, Jr. is remembered at the annual Baker County Sheriff's Office Memorial for his sacrifice to our state and our community. Tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2020, the Trooper Sherman L. Scott, Jr. Memorial Highway will be dedicated -- a stretch of highway on I-10 between mile markers 327 and 332. The dedication will be held at the Florida Highway Patrol station on Normandy Blvd. in Jacksonville. My husband, state representative Chuck Brannan was proud to introduce legislation during the 2019 legislative session to remember Trooper Scott and 48 troopers killed in the line of duty who did not yet have a highway designation. We will be in attendance for the ceremony along with our Sheriff and Chuck's father, a retired trooper who was also stationed in Baker County with Trooper Scott. Our hope is that motorists, when they see and pass the memorial highway sign, will always recall Trooper Scott's and his family's sacrifice.

Lorelie Brannan
Macclenny, FL

February 20, 2020

Rest in peace Trooper Scott.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 1, 2019

Remembering you on this day brother. R I P

Trf Ofc. (ret) G V Daunhauer
Jacksonville Sheriff Office

January 3, 2018

The recent killing of one Pa State Trooper and serious wounding of another brings me back many times to that January morning when the call came from FHP Trooper Fred S. informing my mom that her brother, Trooper Sherman Lee Scott Jr. ended his watch at the hands of a killer in Northern Florida. Knowing how my uncle 'Lee' lived made it a little easier to handle because I knew as he passed on the roadside that he was being guided to everlasting peace in the hands of the Lord. I was, and am still VERY PROUD of Lee's service, which he performed until his last earthly breath.

Jim Stinson
Proud Nephew

January 17, 2015

We will never forget the sacrifice that you made for all of us, you sir are a hero that will not be forgotten. Continue to rest in peace Trooper Scott.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

January 3, 2013

Rest in Peace, Trooper Scott. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect, not even 47 years.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 3, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Trooper Scott, we will never forget the sacrifice that you made for us.. HEROES live forever and you sir are a hero.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb

January 3, 2012

No matter how many years have passed, you sir will not be forgotten, HEROES do live forever...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

January 3, 2011

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 31, 2007

Your family remains proud of your service and sacrifice. You have been missed all these years and are remembered with much love.

Judy Lee Deacon
Niece (and namesake)

April 13, 2007

42 years later you are still in our thoughts. Watch over us as we continue your shift. Until we meet...

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

January 4, 2007

As we Florida troopers attend our academy your face and story is engrained into our memory. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and god bless you.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

March 25, 2005

After all rhese years you are still remembered, thanks to the ODMP. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

September 29, 2004

We will always remember your sacrifice.

TROOPER
FHP

May 31, 2004

God Speed brother trooper.
"In Valor there is Hope"
From your brother troopers in the far north.


Maine State Police

April 2, 2004

Days and years have passed my brother but your sacrifice has not diminished. You are admired and thanked for your service. God's Blessings to the your family and friends that are left. 8/6/03

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

I agree with a previous writer who wrote “No officer’s death should be without reflection. You served us well......RIP brother.” May the memory of your service and sacrifice remain forever.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

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