The members of Fort Myers Police Department are asking for financial support from the community to build a “Fallen Officer Memorial” in front of the main police station at 2210 Peck Street in Fort Myers, Florida. The Memorial is estimated to cost $138,000. The design, which is pictured below, was developed by Fort Myers High School students and accepted by the Fort Myers Police Department Fallen Officer Memorial Committee. We ask that contributions to this project be in the form of a check made out to the “F.M.P.D. Fallen Officer Memorial Fund”. This special account has been set up through Edison National Bank, 2105 First St. in Fort Myers, FL 33901, to handle the funding for the project. Contributions by check are preferred, but we also welcome donations of materials and licensed services that will lower the cost for the project. We anticipate that the project will be completed by May of 2009. A 5k race will be held in Downtown Fort Myers on Saturday, October 18, 2008 to benefit the Memorial Project. We are looking for sponsors for the event and more information will be available on this website in the near future.
The largest donation thus far came from the Guy M. Strayhorn Charitable Trust in the amount of $5000. Guy M. Strayhorn died in 1981 and is known for his contribution to public service serving as a Member of the State Legislature serving as Chairman of the Criminal Judiciary Committee; State Attorney; City Attorney for Fort Myers; as well as numerous other public offices. The check was presented by Bruce Strayhorn.
The Defenders Motorcycle Club presented Chief Daniels with a check for $2,500 on Saturday, May 7, 2005 which will bring our total contributions to $8,021. Click here to see picture from event.
Architect David Moore has donated his services to put together the blueprints for the project.
Please help us honor the officers listed below who have fallen while protecting and serving our community.
Lieutenant Matthew G. Hisler
End of Watch: January 3, 1930
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Sergeant Logan L. Scott
End of Watch: April 3, 1981
Cause of Death: Vehicle accident
Detective Mark Alan Bolhouse
End of Watch: January 19, 1988
Cause of Death: Aneurysm
Officer Daniel Starks
End of Watch: October 25, 2003
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Officer Andrew Allen Widman
End of Watch: July 18, 2008
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Contact Person: Major Glenn Johnson - 239-332-6386 - gjohnson@fmpolice.com
Fort Myers Police Department - 2210 Peck Street - Fort Myers, FL 33901