Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the bravery and heroism of downed K9 deputy K9 Leo, a beloved member of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. K9 Leo was shot on Saturday, February 17, and died from his injuries on Tuesday, February 20. K9 Leo and his handler were responding to a battery and strangulation call when the suspect at the scene fired shots at K9 Leo and other law enforcement officers. The Marion County Sheriff's Office transported Leo to the University of Florida's emergency veterinary clinic where he was treated, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Paying the ultimate price, K9 Leo did exactly what he was trained to do: serve and protect. My thoughts and prayers are with his handler, Corporal Justin Tortora, the Marion County Sheriff's Office, and the Ocala and Marion County communities. K9 Leo won't soon be forgotten, and we know that his legacy and superior training will be passed on to the next generation of law enforcement K9s in Marion County and in the Sunshine State. Rest in peace, K9 Leo. We have got the watch. The Villages Wood Shop”