We often take for granted the men and woman who protect us while we enjoy our vacations at WDW
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Deputy Pine was killed in Windermere an affluent gated community locatd very close to WDW.
The couple responsible are also believed to have committed numeous car break ins in the vicinity of WDW.
I do not know if the funeral will impact WDW traffic.
Why not take a moment to thank these men and woman for their service next time you see one as you enter a park.
ORLANDO, Fla. The funeral for Orange County Sheriff's Office Deputy Scott Pine, who was shot and killed early Tuesday, will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church of Orlando.
Condolences on the loss of the comrade would mean alot to them.
'We lost a hero,' Sheriff Demings says of deputy killed A deputy was killed in a shooting in southwest Orange County early Tuesday morning while investigating a car burglary.
Benjamin Holtermann, 28, is accused of shooting and killing 34-year-old Pine just after midnight before turning the gun on himself.
The deputy was pursuing Holtermann during a car burglary investigation when Holtermann allegedly shot Pine three times. Holtermann's girlfriend, 19-year-old Erica Pugh, allegedly confessed that she and Holtermann were responsible for the recent car burglaries in the area.
"Scott acted bravely and gave his life, making a difference so others could sleep safely," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott issued a statement to Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs expressing his condolences.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine of the Orange County Sheriff's Office," Scott said. "The death of Deputy Pine is a solemn reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers across Florida take to ensure the safety of all Florida citizens."
First Baptist Church, at 3000 S. John Young Parkway, will hold a viewing from 12:15 to 2 p.m., and a memorial service will start at 2 p.m. The memorial service is open to the public and deputies expect thousands of people to attend it.
Following the service, an extended motorcade and processional will travel the following route: exit church at John Young Parkway exit onto northbound JYP, JYP to State Road 408 west, State Road 408 west bound to Good Homes Road exit, southbound Good Homes Road to Old Winter Garden Road, west on Old Winter Garden Road to Woodlawn Cemetery Road and southbound on Woodlawn Cemetery Road to the cemetery.
Prior to the service and throughout the route between service and internment, motorists in the area should anticipate delays as the procession honors Deputy Pine.
Following the burial, a reception will be held at Winter Garden Baptist Church at 125 E. Plant St.
Scott ordered the U.S. and State of Florida flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to either the Deputy Scott Pine Memorial Fund at the Orlando Federal Credit Union or to the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation at www.arnoldpalmermedicalcenter.fundly.com.
Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...ne-to-be-held-saturday/24441904#ixzz2tL2YgPE8
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Deputy Pine was killed in Windermere an affluent gated community locatd very close to WDW.
The couple responsible are also believed to have committed numeous car break ins in the vicinity of WDW.
I do not know if the funeral will impact WDW traffic.
Why not take a moment to thank these men and woman for their service next time you see one as you enter a park.
ORLANDO, Fla. The funeral for Orange County Sheriff's Office Deputy Scott Pine, who was shot and killed early Tuesday, will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church of Orlando.
Condolences on the loss of the comrade would mean alot to them.
'We lost a hero,' Sheriff Demings says of deputy killed A deputy was killed in a shooting in southwest Orange County early Tuesday morning while investigating a car burglary.
Benjamin Holtermann, 28, is accused of shooting and killing 34-year-old Pine just after midnight before turning the gun on himself.
The deputy was pursuing Holtermann during a car burglary investigation when Holtermann allegedly shot Pine three times. Holtermann's girlfriend, 19-year-old Erica Pugh, allegedly confessed that she and Holtermann were responsible for the recent car burglaries in the area.
"Scott acted bravely and gave his life, making a difference so others could sleep safely," Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said.
On Friday, Gov. Rick Scott issued a statement to Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs expressing his condolences.
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of Deputy Jonathan Scott Pine of the Orange County Sheriff's Office," Scott said. "The death of Deputy Pine is a solemn reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers across Florida take to ensure the safety of all Florida citizens."
First Baptist Church, at 3000 S. John Young Parkway, will hold a viewing from 12:15 to 2 p.m., and a memorial service will start at 2 p.m. The memorial service is open to the public and deputies expect thousands of people to attend it.
Following the service, an extended motorcade and processional will travel the following route: exit church at John Young Parkway exit onto northbound JYP, JYP to State Road 408 west, State Road 408 west bound to Good Homes Road exit, southbound Good Homes Road to Old Winter Garden Road, west on Old Winter Garden Road to Woodlawn Cemetery Road and southbound on Woodlawn Cemetery Road to the cemetery.
Prior to the service and throughout the route between service and internment, motorists in the area should anticipate delays as the procession honors Deputy Pine.
Following the burial, a reception will be held at Winter Garden Baptist Church at 125 E. Plant St.
Scott ordered the U.S. and State of Florida flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to either the Deputy Scott Pine Memorial Fund at the Orlando Federal Credit Union or to the Arnold Palmer Medical Center Foundation at www.arnoldpalmermedicalcenter.fundly.com.
Read more: http://www.wesh.com/news/central-fl...ne-to-be-held-saturday/24441904#ixzz2tL2YgPE8
