Larry Willis Rhoden served in the U.S. Army for 7 months. Larry served during the years of the Cold War.
Deputies Larry Rhoden and Brian Wilkinson were killed when their department helicopter crashed into a small pond near Lakeland, Florida at approximately 0200 hours, during a period of dense fog.
Deputy Rhoden was the observer in the Bell OH-58 helicopter. The two deputies were returning from a call when the crash occurred.
Deputy Rhoden had been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for ten years, and is survived by his wife and three sons.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Rhoden gave the Polk County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Winter Haven community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Rhoden.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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