Always Remembered

JOEY RODGERS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5:9

Never Forgotten

Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers

Florence County Sheriff's Office, SC

End of Watch: Wednesday, April 9, 1997

Florence County Sheriff's Office Deputy Joey Rodgers was shot and killed by a murder suspect after he had responded to a call that the suspect had been sighted. The suspect, who had committed a double-homicide two days prior, shot and killed Deputy Joey Rodgers when he arrived on the scene. The suspect then stole his cruiser and began to leave the scene but was stopped at the end of the road by Florence County Sheriff's Office Lt. R. Propps and South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper N. Fotos. As the suspect jumped out of the cruiser, FCSO Lt. Propps and SCHP Trooper Fotos opened fire, killing him. Both officers received awards for their heroism.

FCSO Deputy Joey Rodgers was 25 years old. He had served with the Florence County Sheriff's Office for 4 years.

HIGHWAY 52 LYNCHES RIVER BRIDGE NAMING

On February 22nd 2005, members of the South Carolina General Assembly adopted Bill S. 331, by Concurrent Resolution, to request that the Department of Transportation name the bridge over the Lynches River on Highway 52 between Effingham and Lake City in memory of Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers.

The 2008 scholarship fundraiser was a huge success ! . . . . . . Thanks to all who participated !