WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTXL) - Tuesday, U.S. Representative Gwen Graham honored late Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell, who, after serving 18 years as sheriff, passed away on Christmas Eve 2014 following a long battle with cancer. According to Matt Harringer, Communications Director, Graham read the following statement into the Record of the United States House of Representatives:
“Madam Speaker, today I rise to remember and honor Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell, who after 50 years of public service lost a long-fought battle with cancer on December 24, 2014.
Sheriff Campbell first joined the Sheriff’s Office during his senior year at Florida State University, after serving in the Marine Corps. He was elected Sheriff in 1996, a position of trust he would hold until his passing.
Sheriff Campbell was respected by law enforcement across our state for his leadership. He was also well known for being an avid supporter of charitable causes, including the United Way and American Heart Association.
Sheriff Campbell is survived by his wife, Michelle, his son, Jack, and two daughters, Jeannette and Stephanie.
Our community will remember Sheriff Campbell as a dedicated public servant. We owe him and his family a great debt of gratitude.”
Last week, Governor Rick Scott appointed Undersheriff Michael Wood to take over LCSO as sheriff.
