The Lakeland Police Department lost a family member last week when Retired Lieutenant Gerald Barlow passed away on February 8, 2007, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lt. Barlow served the citizens of Lakeland with honor and distinction for over 25 years, retiring as a Lieutenant in 1990. Funeral services with police honors were held for him yesterday with members of the LPD Honor Guard participating in the event.
Affectionally referred to around the police station as "GB", Lt. Barlow was well known for his ability to lead criminal investigations and his unique skill at interviewing victims, witnessess, and suspects.
We, as members of the Lakeland Police Department, consider ourselves to be a family, and together we mourn with Lt. Barlow's immediate family, including his two daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
In closing, job well done Lt. Barlow. So long until we meet again...
Bill LePere
Assistant Chief of Police
Myself and all the harley riders I ride with wish to send are support to the Barlow family, Iam sure Lieutenant Barlows work will never be forgoten, And we wish to say Thanks for all the work the Lakeland Police is doing for us now to provide a safe city.
Posted by: Mark | February 16, 2007 at 11:53 AM