Fallen Heroes
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Clarence G. “Bud” Backherms
4/7/2019
Clarence G. ``Bud`` Backherms
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Donta J. Manuel
11/28/2007
Donta J. Manuel
In the early morning hours of November 28, 2007, D/S Manuel and D/S Jonathan Wallace, as well as several other PBSO deputies, were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in progress in Belle Glade. While participating in a tactical initiative to apprehend the fleeing stolen vehicle, D/S Donta Manuel, along with D/S Jonathan Wallace, were struck by one of the pursuing patrol cars. Both deputies were killed instantly.
Deputy Manuel is survived by his wife Suzette Manuel and three children, sons Donta and Diontray Manuel, 9 and 6 years old, and daughter Dashja Trawick, 8 years old.
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Jonathan D. Wallace
11/28/2007
Jonathan D. Wallace
In the early morning hours of November 28, 2007, D/S Wallace and D/S Donta Manuel, as well as several other PBSO deputies, were responding to a report of a stolen vehicle in progress in Belle Glade. While participating in a tactical initiative to apprehend the fleeing stolen vehicle, D/S Jonathan Wallace, along with D/S Donta Manuel, were struck by one of the pursuing vehicles. Both deputies were killed instantly.
Deputy Wallace, a Pahokee native, is survived by his mother, Patricia Wallace.
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Donald L. Schavolt
3/31/2002
Donald L. Schavolt
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Garry E. Hobbs
12/9/2000
Garry E. Hobbs
D/S Garry E. Hobbs is survived by his wife, Leesa of Colorado, his daughters Robin Congdon of Tennessee and Lisa Hobbs of Ohio, his sons Matthew and Joshua Hobbs of Tennessee, his sister Cathy Bruce of Tennessee, and his brother Thomas Hobbs of Nevada.
D/S Hobbs was a Vietnam Veteran. He was known to his fellow deputies as a good friend and a devoted father. He was dedicated to his job and led others by his example. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities.
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Richard W. Oetinger
12/6/2000
Richard W. Oetinger
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James S. Hunt
2/26/1993
James S. Hunt
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Anita K. Pospisil
3/25/1992
Anita K. Pospisil
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Kevin D. Mathews
3/6/1992
Kevin D. Mathews
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James R. Dickinson
8/22/1989
James R. Dickinson
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Frank D. Genovese
6/3/1982
Frank D. Genovese
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Richard J. Landes
4/18/1981
Richard J. Landes
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James S. Fogleman
3/25/1963
James S. Fogleman
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Frederick A. Baker
1/9/1924
Frederick A. Baker
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George C. Douglas
8/27/1921
George C. Douglas *
* Previously recorded as George Douglass
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Those honored members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office who sacrificed their lives in the service to our communities are always in our memories. This monument with the names of our fallen heroes occupies a place of honor and reverence for families, friends, and all citizens who visit the Sheriff’s Office.