Light Bar Ministries

08/19/2026

Commit to Listen Up, Commit to SPEAKING up and Commit to never giving up! Prayer for these families.

Pasco Sheriff’s Office shares with profound sadness that a PSO Deputy took their own life this morning in the Charles Bo Harrison Wy. area of Land O’ Lakes.

On Aug. 19, around 8 a.m., the Deputy was found deceased inside PSO’s construction facility with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

If you or a loved one are contemplating su***de or experiencing a mental health crisis, there is help. The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline connects those in crisis with a trained counselor who can help with a mental health emergency and direct them to additional resources. Call or text 988, or chat at http://988Lifeline.org/Chat.

08/16/2026

Prayers needed 🙏

Today, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Sergeant Corey Griffin of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

End of Watch: August 16, 2026

Words cannot even begin to express the sorrow we feel for Sergeant Griffin’s family, friends, colleagues, and the entire Manatee County Sheriff’s Office family. There are simply no words adequate enough to ease the pain of losing a loved one, friend, partner, mentor, or brother in public safety.

Sergeant Griffin dedicated himself to serving and protecting others. Today, we honor that service, remember the life behind the badge, and stand beside all those who are grieving this tremendous loss.

This tragedy is also a painful reminder of something we cannot afford to ignore: we have to take care of one another.

In public safety, we are accustomed to being the ones people call on their worst days. We are expected to remain calm when everything around us is falling apart. We see things that are difficult to explain to those outside of this profession, and too often we convince ourselves that we simply have to carry those experiences with us.

But sometimes, even the people who appear to be the strongest are fighting battles we cannot see.

Reach out to one another. Check on your partners. Check on the coworker who always seems strong. Check on the person who is always making everyone else laugh. Ask twice when someone says, “I’m fine.” And when someone reaches out, listen without judgment.

We need to create a culture where asking for help is met with the same support we would give someone standing beside us on the worst call of their career. Be there for each other. Make the phone call. Send the text. Sit with someone. Listen. Remind them that they do not have to carry everything alone.

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. You can also use the 988 Lifeline online chat.

To Sergeant Griffin’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office: our hearts are with you. We grieve with you, we stand beside you, and we will keep Sergeant Griffin’s memory and service close to our hearts.

Rest easy, Sergeant Griffin. Thank you for your service to Manatee County.

End of Watch: 08/16/2026
Gone, but never forgotten.

08/16/2026

Wonderful time at Lochloosa Community Church this morning. I really appreciate the support that they give and are a wonderful group of brothers and sisters in Christ. Lochloosa Community Church

08/11/2026

Prayers for the families.

It is with profound sadness that Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announces the passing of Lieutenant Donald James Sargent.

Lt. Sargent faithfully served the residents of Hillsborough County and the HCFR family for more than 12 years, most recently assigned to Rescue 15 on C Shift.

He was far more than a dedicated firefighter and paramedic. Lt. Sargent was a father, a son, a friend, a brother, a mentor to many, a member of the HCFR hockey team, and a valued member of our fire rescue family. His commitment to serving others and the relationships he built throughout his career leave a lasting impact on our department.

Today, our hearts are with Lt. Sargent’s family, friends, crew members, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him. We ask our community to surround his family, friends, and fellow first responders with compassion and support in the difficult days ahead.

We also want to remind everyone that even those who dedicate their lives to helping others sometimes need help themselves. If you are struggling, please reach out. Talk to someone you trust, a friend, a family member, a peer, or a professional. Asking for help is a sign of strength, and no one should have to carry life's burdens alone.

To our HCFR family, please check on one another, and please take care of yourselves and each other.

Rest easy, Lt. Sargent. 🖤

08/07/2026

Prayers needed for this to stop. There is always Hope in Jesus Christ.

08/05/2026

Commit to Speak up! Prayers needed for these families.

: Authorities are investigating the apparent su***de of a Doral Police officer in SW Miami-Dade, a 7News source said.

08/01/2026

Dispatch has such a hard job and often the forgotten heroes. 🙏

🖤 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER DIES 🖤 PRAYERS REQUESTED The Madison County Sheriff’s Office in Florida is mourning the passing of Communications Officer Harlee Davis, who died on July 29, 2026. Harlee was remembered for her professionalism and dedicated service to both the agency and the citizens of Madison County. Please keep her family, friends, coworkers, and the entire Sheriff’s Office family in your prayers.

07/01/2026

Prayers needed

06/28/2026

Prayers for families.

Undersheriff Brandon Gaede was shot and killed while arresting a subject at 899 1st Street in Phillipsburg around 9:28 p.m.

After receiving a call about loud booms and explosions around 6:00 p.m., responding officers were unable to find the source but cleared the area, attributing the noise to fireworks. At 8:30 p.m., Undersheriff Gaede responded to the scene after three more calls were made. When he encountered a subject outside his house, the man denied setting off fireworks. Undersheriff Gaede cleared the call but stayed in the area, believing that someone was exploding something stronger than commercial-grade fireworks. Another call came in regarding explosives at 9:18, and Undersheriff Gaede was immediately on the scene and found the same subject in his yard and smoke nearby. The man admitted to setting off explosives, not commercial-grade fireworks, a felony in Kansas. While placing the subject in handcuffs, the man pulled out a concealed handgun and shot Undersheriff Gaede five times. He returned fire, killing the subject.

Undersheriff Gaede was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds less than an hour later.

An investigation revealed the suspect had more than 33 pounds of illegal explosive materials, over 20 fi****ms, and a stockpile of ammunition.

Undersheriff Gaede had served with the Phillips County Sheriff's Office for eight years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

06/27/2026

Another awesome C2 run in the books with FHP Class 155. Great bunch of new Troopers getting ready to graduate. Gave out around 50 C2 T shirts and 40 Bibles.