BELLE GLADE, Fla. — A funeral service was held Saturday morning for Palm Beach County Sheriff Deputy Basil Powell who was gunned down in his driveway on Feb. 10 in what police called an ambush in front of his own home.
Those in attendance had heavy hearts and teary eyes, but they came together to celebrate the life of someone who served and protected Palm Beach County.
WATCH: Family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Basil Powell attend funeral service
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement, friends, and family all shared their favorite memories of him at the service. One of Powell’s closest coworkers says they were sworn in together and says he can’t remember a day or time when Powell couldn’t make him laugh.
“It is not easy to say goodbye to someone, especially someone who touched our lives in so many positive ways,” his coworker said
Other members of the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office say Deputy Powell was a mentor to the incarcerated, a team player amongst his coworkers, always humble and respectful, and he always put his children first.
During the memorial service, members of the city say that Deputy Powell‘s legacy will live on forever. Saturday, February 22 is now known as Deputy Basil Powell Day.
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On Friday, a public viewing was held as tearful hugs and final goodbyes given to Powell, by his friends, coworkers and family.
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