The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) honored the fallen heroes who enforced the law and served the state of Florida in the line of duty. Eleven names were added to the FSA Memorial Wall during the ceremony. FSA President and Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma joined Florida sheriffs, community leaders, and the families of these fallen heroes at the FSA Memorial Wall to celebrate the men and women who lost their lives while serving their communities.

The memorial is dedicated to remembering those who sacrificed all and to those who put their lives on the line every day. Families and friends came out to pay their tributes to their loved ones while seeing their engraved names on the Memorial Wall.

“Every name we honor today tells a story of commitment, courage, and service to others,” said FSA President and Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma. “While we can never ease the loss felt by their families, we can ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten and continue the work they were committed to protecting.”

This afternoon, eleven names were honored at the FSA Memorial ceremony:  

• Indian River County Sheriff’s Office Terri Sweeting-Mashkow | End of Watch: November 21, 2025
• Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Devin Jaramillo  | End of Watch: November 7, 2025
• Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Marcial Rodriguez | End of Watch: October 24, 2025
• St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Christopher Dale Mock  | End of Watch: October 15, 2025
• Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Andres “Andy” Lahera | End of Watch: September 11, 2025
• Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Jeremy H. Cassady | End of Watch: July 15, 2025
• Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Alton Dale Berrian | End of Watch: May 16, 2025
• Walton County Sheriff’s Office William May | End of Watch: April 2, 2025 
• St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Alan Ira Reffsin  | End of Watch: January 31, 2023
• Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Clifton Ray Dykes | End of Watch: December 9, 2020
• Lake County Sheriff’s Office Israel Shepard Hughes | End of Watch: April 1, 1925

Established in 2002, the Florida Sheriffs Association incorporated the granite Memorial Wall honors the 448 deputies who have fallen in the line of duty within a sheriff’s office. It is a tribute to remember the sheriffs and deputies who have dedicated their lives to serve and protect Floridians, while respecting those who have passed. On the wall is an engraved verse that embraces these fallen heroes and the sacrifices they have made: “Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.” -Matthew 5:9.   

Visit the FSA website memorial page for more information, or if you are interested in joining the mission of the Memorial, we invite you to donate today. The ceremony was broadcasted via Facebook Live on the FSA Facebook page. 

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About Florida Sheriffs Association
The Florida Sheriffs Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation made up of the Sheriffs of Florida, approximately 3,000 business leaders and 100,000 citizens throughout the state. Founded in 1893, FSA has steadfastly served the citizens of Florida by supporting the needs of the state’s law enforcement community. Through the Florida Sheriffs Association, Sheriffs are given a forum to address lawmakers to push for positive changes in Florida’s public safety arena. FSA also provides Sheriffs’ Offices much-needed programs such as affordable training, special task forces and legislative and legal services. Dedicated to the prevention of juvenile delinquency and the development of lawful, productive citizens, FSA has established and funded the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches with facilities throughout the state to help restore hope, fulfill dreams, and prepare boys and girls for the future. It has grown to be one of the largest and most successful state law enforcement associations in the nation. For more information on the Florida Sheriffs Association, visit www.flsheriffs.org.