Among the dozens that attended the vigil was Jennifer Roark who told 12News it s the very least she could do for those who promise to protect and serve their community. They re out there trying to stick their necks out for us and trying to keep us protected so I think it s a great opportunity for everyone to pull in together and pray for them and let them know that we care, Roark said. Earlier this year, the Orange County Sheriffs Office lost Deputy John Badeaux to COVID-19. The department is still coping with his tragic loss according to Lockett. These officers are our family, this is our second family and it s different when we lose someone, even though it wasn t in the line of duty it s still a loss and we re still reeling from it, he said.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office, family mourning loss of beloved Deputy John Badeaux Funeral services and mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at St. Mary s Catholic Church in Orange, with a funeral procession to follow at St. Mary s Cemetery. Author: Kierra Sam (12News), KBMT (12NewsNow) Published: 5:19 PM CST February 11, 2021 Updated: 1:59 PM CST February 14, 2021 BEAUMONT, Texas A deputy with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has died Thursday afternoon. The Orange County Precinct 4 Constables Office reported the death of Deputy John Badeaux Thursday in a Facebook post. “The Orange County PCT 4 Constables Office is sadden to inform you of the passing Deputy John Badeaux who passed away earlier today. Prayers for the Orange County Sheriff s Office. RIP brother, we have the watch from here.”