Memorial Held for Fallen Palm Beach Deputies

A public memorial service was held in West Palm Beach, Florida, for three Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies—Deputy Sheriff Ignacio 'Dan' Diaz, Deputy Sheriff Ralph 'Butch' Waller, and Corporal Luis Paez—who were killed in a roadside crash on November 21. The deputies were struck by an SUV while stopped on the shoulder of Southern Boulevard, leading to the immediate deaths of Waller and Paez, while Diaz succumbed to his injuries days later. The memorial drew thousands, including President-elect Donald Trump and Governor Ron DeSantis, who ordered flags flown at half-staff in their honor. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw emphasized the unexpected nature of the tragedy, stating there was no training to prepare for such an event. U.S. Rep. Brian Mast shared personal memories of the deputies, highlighting their dedication to serving the community. The service provided a platform for the community to pay respects and remember the fallen officers.