PCSO Honor Guard

The Honor Guard participated in the St.Pete Run Fest for the fourth of the July.

Happy Independence Day.

The Pinellas County Honor Guard participated in the Clearwater Threshers First Responder Night. The presentation of colors for the National Anthem before the game. This was a multi-agency presentation by the Pinellas County Honor Guard, Clearwater Police Department Honor Guard and the Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department Honor Guard. Pinellas County piloted the flyover. The first pitch was thrown from the bucket of Clearwater's Ladder Truck 48.
The Clearwater Threshers hosted the Lakeland Flying Tigers, however, Clearwater was defeated 0-2. After the game, the fireworks display was sponsored by Beachside Hospitality.

In the month of May, the Honor Guard participated in multiple Law Enforcement Memorials, including, the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C., the State of Florida Law Enforcement Memorial in Tallahassee, FL, many Law Enforcement Memorials within the Tampa Bay area and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial. During this time our Honor Guard represents the agency in remembrance of the fallen officers who dedicated their lives to keep us safe as they paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Honor Guard recently visited Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Law Enforcement Memorial. This visit was a time for reflection on the sacrifices made by officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. While in the capital, the honor guard members joined with the Police Unity Tour, who had ridden over 250 miles from Norfolk, Virginia, to the United States Capitol in honor of the fallen officers. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri was also present in D.C., supporting the agency members and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Come join us as we honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives to keep us safe.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard has recently said good bye and good luck to these three as they retire from the honor guard. Deputy Lonsbury, Deputy Thompson, and Sergeant Moten thank you for everything you have done and for your service with the honor guard.

Here’s a TBT.

The original Honor Guard 1988. Comprised of members from the jail.

Photo courtesy of Michael Guarneri

May we never forget 9.11.2001

Happy 4th of July from the Pinellas Honor Guard. This morning the honor guard participated with the opening ceremonies for the St. Pete Run Fest. The National Anthem was sung by one of our members, Corporal Toles.

Happy 4th of July and be safe!

2023 Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Memorial

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard participated in Wreaths Across America at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Wreaths were laid at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. A wreath is laid at each fallen soldiers grave every December.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard.

The funeral service for Deputy Michael Hartwick will take place on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz.

Members of the public that wish to attend are reminded that parking is limited. Doors will open to the public at 10:00 a.m.

Family donations are being accepted at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. If you would like to make a financial donation to the family of Deputy Hartwick, please make checks payable to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and send to:

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: Fiscal Affairs Bureau
P.O. Drawer 2500
Largo, FL 33779-2500

A landing page has been created with the processional and memorial video, information for funeral services, a place to leave messages for the family, and information about Deputy Hartwick. The website can be found at: https://www.pcsoweb.com/michaelhartwick.

Additional information on the service can be found here: https://bit.ly/3BMExT9

It is with extraordinary sadness that we announce that Deputy Michael Hartwick was killed in the line of duty late Thursday evening as a result of a hit and run crash on I-275 in St. Petersburg. The suspect has been taken into custody.

Deputy Hartwick is survived by his two adult sons. We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Deputy Hartwick’s family during this difficult time. Please keep his loved ones along with our PCSO family in your thoughts and prayers.

Join us at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor, Florida, as we honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.

For more information on this memorial visit: https://www.curlewhills.com/about-us/9-11-memorial-service

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard had a change in command on Friday. After six years, Lieutenant Turner has stepped down from his role as the OIC (officer in charge) and Lieutenant Hayes was given command as the new OIC. Captain Napier was present to receive the saber from Lieutenant Turner as he relinquished command. Captain Napier then passed the saber over to Lieutenant Hayes. The passing of the saber is tradition and is a symbol of the outgoing commander, relinquishing their command of the honor guard and handing it over to the incoming commander. Please join us as we say a farewell to Lieutenant Turner and also as we welcome Lieutenant Hayes as the new Honor Guard Commander.

2022 Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Memorial

Come join us in remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting us.

Next Wednesday, May 11th at 10 AM, we will be hosting our 32nd Annual Fallen Officer Memorial. Join us as we honor fallen officers of Pinellas County with an Honor Guard presentation of colors and a floral wreath, a 21-gun salute, and a reading of the 26 names of law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The event will take place at the Sheriff's Administration Building in Largo or you can watch the event live here on Facebook.

For more information on the event visit: https://fb.me/e/37bWuoVcv