Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial

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The Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization who's mission it to honor and remember law enforcement and corrections officers who died in the line of duty while serving the citizens of Polk County.

Thirty-nine miles. Thirty-nine fallen heroes. One promise: they will never be forgotten.On Saturday, November 14, 2026, ...
08/25/2026

Thirty-nine miles. Thirty-nine fallen heroes. One promise: they will never be forgotten.

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, riders from across Central Florida will come together for the Fallen Heroes Ride—39 Miles for 39 Heroes.

The ride will begin at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in Lakeland and travel 39 miles to Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales. Every mile will represent one of the fallen heroes whose names and legacies we are honored to preserve.

Advance registration is $35 per motorcycle, passengers ride free, and advance registration includes an event T-shirt.

Register at www.polkfallenheroes.org/events.

You do not have to ride to support the mission. Please share this post and help us make this a tribute worthy of Polk County’s 39 fallen heroes.

Today we honor Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.End of Watch: August 23, 2021Dep...
08/23/2026

Today we honor Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

End of Watch: August 23, 2021

Deputy Broadhead served Polk County for nearly 10 years as a patrol deputy and as a property crimes, robbery and homicide detective. Throughout his career, he received numerous honors, including the Medal of Valor, a Sheriff’s Commendation and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Deputy Broadhead was only 32 years old when he died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty.

As we mark five years since his passing, we continue to honor his service, remember his sacrifice and keep his family in our thoughts.

A Hero Remembered Never Dies.

🏍️ 39 MILES FOR 39 HEROES 🏍️Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the 2026 Fallen Heroes Ride honoring Polk County’s ...
08/13/2026

🏍️ 39 MILES FOR 39 HEROES 🏍️

Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the 2026 Fallen Heroes Ride honoring Polk County’s 39 fallen heroes.

The ride begins at the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial in Lakeland and ends at Lake Wailes Park in Lake Wales.

✅ Check-in: 8:00 AM
✅ Kickstands up: 10:00 AM
✅ Free T-shirt with pre-registration
✅ Benefiting the Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund

Please share this post with your family, friends, motorcycle clubs, and anyone who believes our fallen heroes should never be forgotten.

Help us spread the word and make this a ride Polk County will remember.

Register at: www.polkfallenheroes.org

It’s official the 2026 Fallen Heroes ride is a go! 39 Miles for 39 Heroes from the Law Enforcement Memorial in the City...
08/11/2026

It’s official the 2026 Fallen Heroes ride is a go!

39 Miles for 39 Heroes from the Law Enforcement Memorial in the City of Lakeland to Lake Wailes Park in the city of Lake Wales all escorted by multiple Polk County Law Enforcement Agency Motorcycle Units.

Pre-Registrations get a free Fallen Heroes Ride T-shirt so scan the QR code and register today.

Harley gear give aways, raffles, food, vendors and more.

More exciting details to come so stay tuned!!!

Sponsored by Lakeland Harley Davison and Lopez & Humphries PA💙

Last night, Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Chairman Ricky Newman and Board Member Luke Dickerson presented co...
08/11/2026

Last night, Polk County Law Enforcement Memorial Fund Chairman Ricky Newman and Board Member Luke Dickerson presented commendations to Winter Haven Police Chief Vance Monroe and Detective Ronald Jackson.

Their work helped ensure the legacy of Sgt. Luther Thomas Howard was properly recognized and his name added to the Memorial.

We are grateful for their dedication to preserving the memory of Polk County’s fallen heroes. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice must never be forgotten. 💙

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