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Family of Fallen Wayne County Deputy has Mortgage Paid Off

Family of Fallen Wayne County Deputy has Mortgage Paid Off

Almost a year after the passing of Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Matthew Fishman, his family has received quite an unexpected gift. The organization Tunnel to Towers paid off the Fishman family’s mortgage. Sgt. Fishman was survived by his wfie Sarah, and two children. A 12-year veteran of the Wayne County Sheriff’s office, Fishman was one…read more »

Procession and Memorial Planned for Fallen Deputy

Procession and Memorial Planned for Fallen Deputy

Sergeant Fishman’s patrol car sits in front of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Annex with a wreath draped across the hood as a memorial.     A procession carrying Sergeant Fishman will make its way home to Wayne County on Friday. This escort is expected to leave ECU Medical (Vidant) around 10 am and travel to…read more »

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Deputy

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Deputy

Governor Roy Cooper has ordered that the U.S. and N.C. flags be flown at state facilities to half-staff in honor of Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matthew Fishman who succumbed to injuries sustained in the line of duty on Monday. Sergeant Matthew Fishman was employed by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)since December of 2010. He…read more »

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