By Brian Mudd
Protecting the Palm Beaches – a tribute to those who serve and sacrifice
Bottom Line: This weekly feature is designed to recognize those who ve paid the ultimate price to serve their communities and to serve as a reminder of what our police risk to keep us safe. Here are the harsh realities regarding the rise risk in society for law enforcement.
307 LOD’s in 2020, including 16 in Florida
46 in 2021 including 6 in Florida
Last year was the deadliest for law enforcement since 1932. We’re in an especially dangerous moment due to the defund police movement advanced by political opportunists against the backdrop of a pandemic which has been the leading cause of death for law enforcement most recently. We’ve lost these heroes since the previous update.
Ross Dixon Passes 10:52 pm
Another member of the Cambria County Sheriff’s office has died with COVID-19, acting sheriff Don Robertson announced Tuesday night.
Robertson says Deputy Ross Dixon passed away Tuesday after a tough fight with the virus.
Dixon was a husband, father and friend, Robertson said.
“My family and my Fellow Deputies are devastated,” Robertson wrote on Facebook. “Our heart goes out to the love of his life ,Kathy. We will miss you Ross. We will honor you by continuing to serve with pride, and professionalism. Just like you did everyday. I will see you again someday my friend.”
Pa. sheriff’s deputy dies from coronavirus: ‘Our hearts ache’
Updated Feb 11, 2021;
, Johnstown, Pa. (TNS)
EBENSBURG Described as a “big personality” and “a fun-loving guy,” Cambria County Sheriff’s Deputy Ross Dixon took pride in any duty assigned to him since joining the office in 2005.
The law enforcement veteran passed away on Tuesday due to COVID-19-related complications, as shared by Acting Sheriff Don Robertson and the office’s Facebook page late Tuesday evening.
Flags at Cambria County Courthouse, where Dixon worked in many capacities, flew at half-staff on Wednesday while a moment of silence for the deputy was observed during a meeting of the Cambria County Prison Board.