'I think if Chris were here with us today, he'd look around the room and say, 'Get the vaccine,' Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at the memorial service.
Polk County Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead died on August 31 following a weeks-long battle with the virus, which according to reports, he contracted in the line of duty. Funeral services for the 32-year-old father of five were held at Victory Church in Lakeland on Monday.that the church hosted the clinic, at the request of the family.
Among those who received a dose was Polk County Deputy Sheriff Dustin Pantalone, WFLA reported. Pantalone told the localaffiliate that he and his fiancée had been on the fence about getting the vaccine, but said Broadhead's death was an"eye opener." Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd briefly addressed the issue of vaccines during his speech at Monday's memorial. The service was live streamed on the church's"Chris set the examples for others to follow," Judd said."It is my prayer that we never forget the man who was selfless and genuinely and intelligent. After all, he had to be – he was a Florida Gator. And you know, I think if Chris were here with us today, he'd look around the room and say, 'Get the vaccine.
The Sunshine State reported 52,094 new virus cases over the past three days. The Florida Hospital Association said there were 15,488 people in the state admitted with COVID-19 on Monday.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Little People, Big World' Star Amy Roloff Marries Chris MarekThe couple announced their engagement in September 2019.
Read more »
Lauren Bushnell, Chris Lane Sing 'Duet for the 1st Time' for Son Dutton‘Bachelor’ alum Lauren Bushnell gave birth to her and Chris Lane’s baby boy in June 2021 — see his sweetest shots
Read more »
Apple, Skydance Reuniting Marvel Superhero Stalwarts Scarlett Johansson & Chris Evans In Dexter Fletcher-Directed ‘Ghosted’EXCLUSIVE: Apple Studios has set a high profile project that will reteam Marvel stalwarts Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans in Ghosted, a romantic action adventure that will be directed by Dexter …
Read more »
Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson to Star in Adventure Movie ‘Ghosted’ for AppleDexter Fletcher is set to direct the feature to be made by Skydance.
Read more »
Florida Sets State Record for Single-Day COVID CasesFlorida is setting new records for COVID-19 cases, even exceeding numbers reported during pre-vaccination days.
Read more »