JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida community is mourning the death of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper who died following complications from an extended illness.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Derrick Lamar was a member of the FHP for 15 years and a Marine Corp Veteran.
The Florida Highway Patrol Jacksonville unit says Trooper Lamar “was a true warrior & never stopped fighting. His contagious smile & constant laughter will always be remembered.”
Fellow troopers saluted Lamar as he was escorted to the hospital for final preparations Thursday afternoon.
Today, Trooper Lamar was escorted by his brothers & sisters from the hospital for final preparations. Thank you to the public for the respect that you showed while en route. That meant so much to us and his family. Trooper Lamar was a proud Trooper and US Marine (ret.). pic.twitter.com/B4JY8w5hQR
— FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) June 26, 2020
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