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Sgt. Twisdale remembered as big man with big heart
Read full article: Sgt. Twisdale remembered as big man with big heartGREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. – Clay County Sgt. Eric Twisdale, who died Wednesday with a COVID-19 related illness, was described by coworkers as courageous with a big heart. RELATED: Clay County sergeant dies of COVID-19 complications | Procession honors sergeant after line-of-duty death“He was Sgt. Orange Park Police tweeted: “The OPPD would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of CCSO Sgt Eric Twisdale who passed away due to complications with Covid-19. Eric Twisdale was a known fixture at the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and a good friend to many here at the Green Cove Springs Police Department.
Procession honors Clay County sergeant who died of complications of COVID-19
Read full article: Procession honors Clay County sergeant who died of complications of COVID-19Twisdale, 48, died from complications related to coronavirus, and his death is being treated as a line of duty death by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Motorcycle officers surrounded the Clay County Fire Rescue ambulance that transported Twisdale. Clay County deputies, firefighters from Clay County Jacksonville, Jacksonville officers, state troopers, Green Cove Springs police and customs and border patrol all took part in escorting their fellow first responder, who leaves behind a large family, including two daughters and multiple grandchildren. Twisdale entered the field of law enforcement in the early 90s at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office before joining the CCSO in 1998. “Along the way, he earned a reputation for being courageous and having a huge heart,” the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.