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.

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