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‘Emotional,’ ‘powerful’ ceremonies recognize 11 local officers among hundreds who died in line of duty last year

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Ceremonies honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty last year continue through the weekend from the nation’s capital.

Eleven local fallen law enforcement officers’ names were engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, including two Nassau County deputies.

Agencies from Northeast Florida gathered with others from across the nation in D.C. to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

The honorees included Nassau County deputies Joshua Moyers and Jack Gwynes.

SLIDESHOW: Photos from the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum

Moyers was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Gwynes died battling COVID-19.

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“It is very emotional going through these events because it’s just like you’re relieving the incident over again. But it’s something that we need to do and support their families and make sure they’re never forgotten,” said Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper.

Moyers’ and Gwynes’ names were engraved on a wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Nassau County Deputy Joshua Moyer’s name can be seen in the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)

In total 619 names were added and recognized during Friday’s candlelight vigil.

“Last night’s candlelight vigil was unbelievably powerful,” said Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Director of Public Affairs Ashley Spicer. “They listed off over 600 names of men and women who have died this year in the line of duty. And it was just very special for the families — emotional but very touching.”

According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 472 officers were killed in 2021 — the most ever to be added to the memorial in a single year. Of those deaths, 319 were COVID-19-related.

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An additional 147 officers died in previous years, and their deaths had not been previously documented until the Memorial Fund’s research staff and a team of volunteers confirmed their record of law enforcement service.

With the additional names added this year, there are 23,229 officers’ names engraved on the memorial.

As a form of tribute, Moyers’ patrol SUV is also in DC. It’s painted to honor officers who have died in the line of duty — and will be used by the department’s honor guard. It’s a mark of respect that will live on forever.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will honor law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2021 at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service beginning at noon Sunday.

Below are the names of the area law enforcement officers who were added. Plaques were also placed inside the National Law Enforcement Museum.

  • Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jack Gwynes, a court baliff who died after battling COVID-19.
A plaque honoring Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jack Gwynes can be seen in the National Law Enforcement Museum. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
A plaque honoring Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Sgt. Lou Livatino can be seen in the National Law Enforcement Museum. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
  • St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jody Hull, who died after battling COVID-19.
  • Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Francisco Celico, who died in 2011.
A plaque honoring Jacksonville Beach Police Department Sgt. Dan Watts can be seen in the National Law Enforcement Museum. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
A plaque honoring Green Cove Springs Police Department Chief Derek Asdot can be seen in the National Law Enforcement Museum. (Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)

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