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Hall of Heroes

Every Name Has a Story

Each fallen St. Petersburg officer and firefighter has their own place here — their photograph, their service, and their story — so their sacrifice is never forgotten.

In Memoriam

Those We Remember

15 St. Petersburg police officers and 4 firefighters have given their lives in the service of this city. Select a name to read their story.

St. Pete Police

Officer David S. Crawford

End of Watch · February 21, 2011
St. Pete Police

Sergeant Thomas J. Baitinger

End of Watch · January 24, 2011
St. Pete Police

K-9 Officer Jeffrey A. Yaslowitz

End of Watch · January 24, 2011
St. Pete Police

Detective Herbert Ray Sullivan

End of Watch · August 18, 1980
St. Pete Fire Rescue

Firefighter Robert F. Parker

Last Alarm · May 10, 1969
St. Pete Police

Officer Charles L. Eustes

End of Watch · September 24, 1967
St. Pete Fire Rescue

Firefighter George W. Ludwig

Last Alarm · December 19, 1966
St. Pete Police

Officer James Krupp

End of Watch · April 15, 1964
St. Pete Police

Officer Gene A. Bessette

End of Watch · November 10, 1961
St. Pete Fire Rescue

Firefighter Abner L. Daughtry

Last Alarm · March 4, 1954
St. Pete Fire Rescue

Firefighter William K. Walker

Last Alarm · October 10, 1948
St. Pete Police

Officer James J. Goodson

End of Watch · December 25, 1947
St. Pete Police

Officer William G. Newberry

End of Watch · October 17, 1937
St. Pete Police

Officer James W. Thornton

End of Watch · October 16, 1937
St. Pete Police

Officer Frank A. Pike

End of Watch · May 19, 1933
St. Pete Police

Officer W. Eugene Minor

End of Watch · October 25, 1929
St. Pete Police

Officer Wayne Barry

End of Watch · May 23, 1929
St. Pete Police

Officer E. A. George

End of Watch · September 16, 1908
St. Pete Police

Chief James J. Mitchell

End of Watch · December 25, 1905