Assistant State Attorney Harmon Massey Retires

On Friday June 27, 2008 Sheriff Hall and the members of the Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office said goodbye to Harmon Massey, supervisor of the county's office of the State Attorney. Massey has been with the SAO since 1999 and has made tremendous contributions to the public through his commitment to the criminal justice system. Born in Lamar County, Alabama he was raised in Columbus, Mississippi before obtaining his BA degree in 1964. He enlisted in the US Air Force and obtained his pilot's wings in 1965. He became a B-52 pilot and flew 150 combat missions in Southeast Asia before entering the reserves in order to return to law school. He obtained his law degree and returned to the Air Force with the Judge Advocates Office. He retired as a Colonel in 1995. Sheriff Hall and all of those in law enforcement would like to wish Harmon the best of luck following a job well done. For photos click here of the ceremony.