I just received word that the new facility will be named in honor of our fallen deputies. This belongs entirely to the hundreds of you who cared enough to remember them. I am truly humbled by how quickly this community chose to show its respect.
June 15, 2016
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The history of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has been filled with deputies serving the community with great pride. There is a rich history of the community showing appreciation to those who serve. With Law Enforcement comes unfortunate events that the community endures with those who serve. Unfortunately, Dorchester County has lost 2 deputies while on duty serving.
On Sunday, February 7th, 1988 Deputy Gary Douglas Blackwood responded to an auto accident caused by an intoxicated driver. In an attempt to keep the scene safe, Deputy Blackwood was fatally electrocuted by a live power line that fell due to the collision.
On Friday, March 9th, 2007 Corporal Phillip Michael Deese was involved in a head on collision while patrolling Interstate 26 near Harleyville after a vehicle crossed the median and entered his lane of travel. The collision caused the death of Corporal Deese, a citizen, and Corporal Deese’s K9 partner Sonja.
These 2 deputies gave their lives while serving Dorchester County on duty. It is important that we honor them in ways that will keep their service alive for many years.
This year we will see the opening of the new Dorchester County Detention Center which gives the citizens the perfect opportunity to call for the memory of these deputies to be engraved in stone. If you agree that this facility would be best named by honoring the only lives given in the line of duty while serving this great county then please join me in signing this petition. Your support will speak loudly for your appreciation of those who served, serve, and will serve.
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May 8, 2016
I honestly never imagined this many people would care about honoring these two deputies. It is overwhelming to see two hundred and fifty signatures for something I started just to ensure their names are not forgotten.
Reached 250 supporters
May 7, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
March 9, 2016
96 Comments
As a county resident and a taxpayer there could be no better way way to show our gratitude to those who payed the ultimate price for this county.
Deputy Deese was,my daughter 's step father. He deserves this Honor. He always had my respect and trust.
As a family member of the late Cpl Michael Deese I would love to see this facility named in honor of these 2 fallen officers !!
I would like to back Michael Deese. His dogs had great mattresses to lay on. He installed a water heater for their baths. And the area they slept he had ac/ heat installed. He was a good man.
Blackwood-Deese Detention Center. Absolutely a fitting and appropriate manner in which to honor the memories of two fallen LE brothers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while honorably protecting and serving the citizens of Dorchester County! Please spread the word!
Anyone other than the half blind leader who doesn't even know his workers by name.
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I just received word that the new facility will be named in honor of our fallen deputies. This belongs entirely to the hundreds of you who cared enough to remember them. I am truly humbled by how quickly this community chose to show its respect.
June 15, 2016
Final supporters
The history of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office has been filled with deputies serving the community with great pride. There is a rich history of the community showing appreciation to those who serve. With Law Enforcement comes unfortunate events that the community endures with those who serve. Unfortunately, Dorchester County has lost 2 deputies while on duty serving.
On Sunday, February 7th, 1988 Deputy Gary Douglas Blackwood responded to an auto accident caused by an intoxicated driver. In an attempt to keep the scene safe, Deputy Blackwood was fatally electrocuted by a live power line that fell due to the collision.
On Friday, March 9th, 2007 Corporal Phillip Michael Deese was involved in a head on collision while patrolling Interstate 26 near Harleyville after a vehicle crossed the median and entered his lane of travel. The collision caused the death of Corporal Deese, a citizen, and Corporal Deese’s K9 partner Sonja.
These 2 deputies gave their lives while serving Dorchester County on duty. It is important that we honor them in ways that will keep their service alive for many years.
This year we will see the opening of the new Dorchester County Detention Center which gives the citizens the perfect opportunity to call for the memory of these deputies to be engraved in stone. If you agree that this facility would be best named by honoring the only lives given in the line of duty while serving this great county then please join me in signing this petition. Your support will speak loudly for your appreciation of those who served, serve, and will serve.
Updates
May 8, 2016
I honestly never imagined this many people would care about honoring these two deputies. It is overwhelming to see two hundred and fifty signatures for something I started just to ensure their names are not forgotten.
Reached 250 supporters
May 7, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
March 9, 2016
96 Comments
Name it after the fallen, not the sheriff. It needs to be named after admirable individuals like these two fine deputies.
As a county resident and a taxpayer there could be no better way way to show our gratitude to those who payed the ultimate price for this county.
Deputy Deese was,my daughter 's step father. He deserves this Honor. He always had my respect and trust.
As a family member of the late Cpl Michael Deese I would love to see this facility named in honor of these 2 fallen officers !!
I would like to back Michael Deese. His dogs had great mattresses to lay on. He installed a water heater for their baths. And the area they slept he had ac/ heat installed. He was a good man.
Blackwood-Deese Detention Center. Absolutely a fitting and appropriate manner in which to honor the memories of two fallen LE brothers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while honorably protecting and serving the citizens of Dorchester County! Please spread the word!
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Name it after the fallen, not the sheriff. It needs to be named after admirable individuals like these two fine deputies.