As you remember these fallen officers, take comfort in recalling that they dedicated their lives to the same principles of honor, duty and courage that brought you to the badge. Such a life is truly rich. Take strength in knowing that when an officer falls, our resolve to serve those in need is not diminished. Our dedication to protecting those in danger is not weakened. Our commitment to remembering those with whom we shared the badge does not fade.

Godspeed, brothers and sisters. You fought the good fight. Now rest in peace…

June 26, 2008

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Officer Down: Correctional Officer Donna Fitzgerald

Officer Down: Correctional Officer Donna Fitzgerald - [Tallahassee, Florida]

Age: 50

Cause of Death: Assault

Correctional Officer Donna Fitzgerald was stabbed to death by an inmate at the Tomoka Correctional Institution in Volusia County. The inmate had become separated from other inmates and attacked Officer Fitzgerald with a piece of folded metal.

Officer Fitzgerald had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 13 years.

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