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Early Friday Morning, April 13, 2007 Deputy Michael Stegner of the
Hernando County Sheriff's Department died when the unmarked patrol he
was driving hit a wrecker at 4 am. The accident happened at Spring Hill
Drive and Pinehurst. Deputy Stegner was off duty at the time of the
accident. He is greatly missed by his friends and fellow officers in
the Hernando Sheriff's office and the community he served. |
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Enforcement Officers from throughout the state came to honor Deputy
Stegner and his family. Jason Wagner, Stegner's Close Friend: “You can't believe it's happening. No way, keep thinking it's not him, got the name wrong… He was a great guy, a funny, hard worker.” Wagner: “Here to help everybody in the community he fit the definition of a police officer ready to serve ready to step in do what he needed to do family friends were protected.” Police work runs in the family. Michael's father is a Hernando detective. His mother and sister work in the sheriff's office. Donna Black, Spokesperson for Hernando Sheriff's Office: “We're shocked and devastated. This is a close knit agency." Deputy Michael Stegner's coworkers call him a rising star. |
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It was with a heavy heart that we said our farewells to Deputy Stegner.
We are grateful for his service and our prayers go out to his family
and friends. It was an honor to stand at his funeral and show our
respect for this dedicated young man who gave his all in the service of
his community. Stand down Deputy Stegner and rest in peace. |
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Last updated: Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:47:25 |