On the recordJuly 10, 2014
today I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary service and ultimate sacrifice of Tipton County sheriff's deputy Jacob Calvin. Dedicated, loyal, and above all compassionate to those in need, Deputy Calvin served with the Tipton County Sheriff's Department since 2012. On Saturday, June 28, 2014, Deputy Calvin responded to reports of an injured motorist involved in a car crash. While driving to the scene of the crash, Deputy Calvin's patrol car left the road and was involved in an accident. Sadly, despite the best efforts of his fellow officers, EMTs and medical personnel, Deputy Calvin, 31, succumbed to his wounds. ``He was doing what he was supposed to do . . . I take a lot of comfort knowing that he was going to help someone.'' said his father, Dan Calvin. An Indiana native, Deputy Calvin lived in the town of Kempton. Jacob learned at an early age the importance of community and possessed a servant heart. After graduating from Carroll High School, Jacob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1999 at the age of 17. He served as a staff sergeant with the security police in the Air Force for 6 years and was stationed in Iraq for a tour of duty which he completed in 2005. During his time serving in the Air Force, Jacob was recognized on multiple occasions for his outstanding performance as a soldier. After his discharge, Jacob graduated from Lincoln Technical Diesel Mechanic School and would later start his own business, Infinity Diesel.…
