NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 28, 2008
Contact: Nicole Wagner
(850) 609-3028
SHERIFF MORRIS OVERWHELMED BY SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY FOR DEPUTY FORGIONE
Deputy Sheriff Anthony "Tony" Forgione
Sheriff Charlie Morris and members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s
Office would like to thank the entire community for the outpouring of support
for Deputy Forgione who was killed in the line of duty July 22. Donations began
immediately pouring into the Trust Fund set up for Deputy Forgione’s family, and
donations are still being accepted at any Beach Community Bank.
Sheriff Morris would also like to thank area businesses who made
contributions and donated services that gave touching tributes to the fallen
deputy. Flags that were lowered to half-mast in honor of Deputy Forgione may be
flown at full-mast tomorrow, July 29.