HONORA SUPER OMNIA
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Team is made up of full time Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The Honor Guard team is trained in Ceremonial drill, Flag fold etiquette, Colors presentation, Casket movements, and Funeral Honors Procedure.
Mission Statement of the Honor Guard
Honor fallen heroes of Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Department and or First Responders along with their Survivors.
This page is dedicated to the families of the fallen Deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy James Copeland
End Of Watch: 01-22-1866
Shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for murder. Deputy Holmes read the warrant to the suspect and as he finished the suspect fired his weapon instantly killing Deputy Holmes. Deputy Copeland fired and shot the subject, who then returned fire striking Deputy Copeland in the lungs.
Deputy James Holmes
End Of Watch: 01-22-1866
Shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for murder. Deputy Holmes read the warrant to the suspect and as he finished the suspect fired his weapon instantly killing Deputy Holmes. Deputy Copeland fired and shot the subject, who then returned fire striking Deputy Copeland in the lungs.
Deputy Kevin Mayse
End Of Watch: 06-12-1995
Deputy Mayse died from head injuries resulting from a vehicle pursuit on June 10,1995. Mayse was pursuing another vehicle when his Jeep skidded off the roadway and struck a tree. The accident occurred at 11:50 pm on a Friday night on 171st Street about a half mile west of Holmes Road. Mayse, 34, and his wife were expecting their third child in July.
May the memories of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice never fade.
Cass County Honor Guard Members
Sergeant Bill Talley
Team Leader
Hired in 2010
Team member since 2011
Corporal Mike Bridgforth
Assistant Team Leader
Hired in 2011
Team member since 2014
Corporal Randall Dye
Hired in 2018
Team member since 2020
Corporal Elizabeth Hizey
Hired in 2020
Team member since 2022
Deputy Brianne Jones
Hired in 2006
Team member since 2016
Deputy Spencer Teegarden
Hired in 2019
Team member since 2020
