On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Officer Jesse Madsen was killed in the line of duty. Officer Madsen served the community for over sixteen years with the Tampa Police Department.
He served his country with dedication and honor in the United States Marine Corps and Army Reserve. Officer Madsen received seven Life-saving awards at the Tampa Police Department and multiple medals and honors during his military service.
Officer Madsen will be remembered as a highly decorated hero who sacrificed his life for the safety of others.
“To honor the memory of Officer Jesse Madsen and his service to our state, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at the Pasco County Courthouse in New Port Richey, Florida, the Hillsborough County Courthouse in Tampa, Florida, the City Hall of Tampa, Florida, and the State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, March 16, 2021,” said Florida Governor DeSantis Monday.
A funeral service for Master Police Officer Jesse Madsen will take place on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Idlewild Baptist Church located at 18333 Exciting Idlewild Boulevard in Lutz. The service will be open to the public.
Those wishing to pay their respects to MPO Madsen will be admitted into the church starting at 10:00 AM and the funeral will begin promptly at 11:00 AM.
mmediately after the service, guests will be directed outside the church for a full honors ceremony, which will include a 21-gun salute, Pipe & Drums, the playing of “Taps”, the Riderless horse, a flyover, flag folding ceremony, and MPO Madsen’s final radio call.
Following the funeral service and outdoor tribute, a formal procession will take MPO Madsen to his final resting place at the Florida National Cemetery located in Bushnell, FL. Due to his prior military service as a U.S. Marine, he will receive a full military honors ceremony at his gravesite. This event is not open to the public.
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