Teary Eyed Sheriff Talks About Slain Deputy

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M50o93H7pQ09L8X1t49cHY01Z5j4TT91fGfr Teary Eyed Sheriff Talks About Slain Deputy
Published: Tue, July 22, 2008 - 1:53 pm
Last Updated: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 4:02 pm
Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris got choked up when talking about his deputy who was killed in the line of duty.

33-year-old Anthony Forgione was shot Tuesday morning during a standoff at a home on Plymouth Avenue in Fort Walton Beach.

"This is not a situation that any Sheriff or Police Chief wants to go through," said Sheriff Morris while fighting back tears at a news conference. "In my 34 years of law enforcement, this is my first. It's gut wrenching."

Deputy Forgione, who was a member of the Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, entered the house and was shot by 47-year-old Mark Rohlman of Navarre. Rohlman was then killed by officers.

"You couldn't ask for a better deputy," said Morris. "He was a professional, god loving man. He was as nice as you could ever imagine. He was a professional, a true professional."

A trust fund for Deputy Forgione's family. Donations can be made to the Deputy Anthony Forgione Benefit Account at any branch of Beach Community Bank.


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