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Sebastian Edward Diana

Died March 12, 2011

Sebastian Edward Diana served in the U.S. Army for 5 years and 10 months. Sebastian served during the years of the Cold War and Gulf War.

How He Died
Manner Natural
Cause Natural disease, unspecified
What Happened

Deputy Sheriff Sebastian Diana died from complications of a bacterial infection he contracted while attempting to save an infant.

On February 26, 2006, Deputy Diana responded to a 911 call involving an 3-month-old child who wasn't breathing. He was the first deputy on scene and immediately began CPR, during which time he came in contact with the child's vomit.

As a result of his efforts he contracted a bacterial infection that caused him to suffer continued health issues that ultimately led to heart failure.

Deputy Diana was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 12 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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Service Record
U.S. Army
1989 – 1989
U.S. Army
1989 – 1995
Also Served
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 31-W · Line 30 cut as SEBASTIAN EDWARD DIANA
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Deputy Sheriff Diana gave the Orange County Sheriff's Office 12 years.

Thank you for your service to the Orlando community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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