Sgt. Richard Sam Howard, age 36
Lost to gun violence on August 18, 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Sgt. Howard was a true hero even in death. He was an organ donor and donated both of his kidneys, both lungs, his liver, and heart. All of it went to people in dire need. In total, he saved five lives.
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- WKMG: Second Kissimmee officer shot in line of duty dies, police say
- WESH: Man accused of killing Kissimmee officers makes first court appearance
- WESH: 6 police officers shot, 2 fatally, in shootings across US
- OrlandoSentinel.com: Suspect arrested in shooting death of Kissimmee officer; 'not much hope' for 2nd shot cop
- WPTV: 2 police officers killed, 2 injured in 2 shootings in Florida
- Gun Violence Archive
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