Comments on: Sheriff’s Office Funeral Escorts Resuming

By: Norman Crosby

Norman Crosby — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:43:17 +0000

Fred does not know what he is talking about. Those are deputies on side gigs being paid by the company, not taxpayers. That is fact. The county commissioners forced sheriff to make cuts. He was bullied the entire time by political driven crap. Sheriff’s main focus is public safety. Not anything else. Don’t get that mixed up folks. You can cry cry cry but ultimately the county commissioners determine how much sheriff gets. Direct your anger to them. Not the ones putting themselves on the line. It’s that simple.

By: Doanie Ashby

Doanie Ashby — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 04:00:18 +0000

In glad escorts are back. I was very upset when they were stopped for political purposes. Morgan lost my vote on that one. The escorts are important to help The families and funeral procession stay together and make timely progress to the graveside so everyone is present for the burial. When our Mother died, we had to wait because everyone was separated by lights and traffic and just pulling out of the funeral home. Glad a little respect is given back.. We all pay the taxes and should all get that respect on the last ride.

By: Stumpkocker

Stumpkocker — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:40:31 +0000

Everyone should understand that the Sheriffs Office dose not charge the funeral home for this service, however while making arrangements for your loved ones check over your invoice closely, funeral homes charge for this service even though they are not being charged, sounds like a private business is making money off the tax payers dime and not passing the benefit onto their customer which is really paying twice.

By: Tabby

Tabby — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:11:06 +0000

@Stumpknocker–I pull over anytime a funeral, EMS, Fire/Rescue is active whether on a four lane or two. Anytime I do, I’m darn near run over. I’ve actually got to wait to get back on the road.
I chalk this up to the lack of character amoung young adults due to the new culture and the amount of people that have moved here from cesspool cities that don’t know the meaning of respect.

By: Mr. Metoo

Mr. Metoo — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 14:11:12 +0000

I am glad this political scare tactic is over. I would rather see my tax dollars wasted respectfully than sitting at the Waffle House. If they can sit on the road or escort wind mill parts for G.E. then the funeral home could just add this to the bill.Did they even get that option. But that would have taken away from the desired effect to pressure the commissioners. I wonder if the Sheriff or deputy were in the hurse would the others be required to take leave or drive their personal cars to save gas.

By: Stumpknocker

Stumpknocker — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 11:37:09 +0000

When I would see funeral escorts I’d watch motorist on a four lane hwy going the opposite direction with a median pull over and stop, which is nice,But what would be even nicer and respectful is to do the same for EMS, let’s remember that while we drive, nothing we can really do for the deceased but we should definitely yield the right of way for the injured or sick and ensure they and EMS arrive safely.

By: Stumpknocker

Stumpknocker — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 03:37:50 +0000

@Fred another opinion that’s based on zero facts or knowledge. The deputies you see at the ramps are working a side job for the construction company supplementing their income and being paid by the construction company and the deputy pays $2.00 an hour back to the ECSO, which is more than the funeral homes pay which is zero, the tax payers foot that bill.

By: Trocarman

Trocarman — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 21:51:32 +0000

It appears when Morgan stopped escorts he was just throwing his weight around.

By: np630ss

np630ss — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:56:50 +0000

I am so very glad they have resumed this service. It is an honored tradition here in NW Florida.

By: fisherman

fisherman — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 17:06:00 +0000

Respect for the dead or living went out the window a long time ago. People only think of themselves and don’t care about others. It’s me me me and nothing else. I was raised to respect individuals and treat people the way I wanted to be treated. I raised my children that way and in turn they raised their children that way. Now days if you don’t believe the way I do you are wrong and people today don’t want to talk they want to scream in your face and be rude. If you watched any news lately you would see what I’m writing about.