Parkwood Heights Elementary surprises longtime school resource officer with retirement celebration
Ben Schubert, News4JAX photojournalist, Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After 15 years of greeting students with a friendly smile, Jacksonville Police Officer Willie Perry got a surprise he didn’t see coming.
Staff and students at Parkwood Heights Elementary in Arlington surprised Perry Friday with a retirement celebration in his honor. News4Jax photojournalist Ben Schubert was there to capture the memorable moments.
Perry has served 31 years with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including 15 years with the school district. His last five years were spent at Parkwood Heights Elementary.
News4Jax congratulates Officer Perry and thanks him for a career of dedicated service to the Jacksonville community.
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