Daytona Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Sunday, October 26, 1930
Add to My HeroesLewis Tanner
Officer Tanner was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle driven by a drunk driver.
Officer Tanner was survived by his wife and several children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsOfficer Tanner, may you continue to Rest in Peace with Our Lord & Savior. Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten, it is honored, remembered, and have paved the way for so many of us who have put on this uniform and badge and proudly served the citizen and visitors of our great city, the City of Daytona Beach, Florida. Rest well brother and continue to watch over us.
Lieutenant Kelsey Harris
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October 14, 2022
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