Sheriff Tim Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office fondly remember DFC. Jason Bush.
Deputy Bush passed away two years ago on April 29, 2019, after a courageous and hard-fought battle against cancer. He was 34 years old.
Jason was a
native of Prince George’s County and a graduate of York College of Pennsylvania
with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
After graduation, Jason went to work with Prince George’s County
government as a civilian investigator, investigating workplace harassment
claims. Jason had built a solid
reputation in his career but always wanted to be a police officer.
Jason was hired
by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 10, 2015 and then attended
the Southern Maryland Criminal Justice Academy, Class 42 and graduated on June
3, 2016 distinguishing himself amongst his peers. Once he graduated from the academy he enthusiastically
worked in the Patrol Division, working diligently each day serving the
public. Jason served as a Patrol Officer
from his graduation on June 3, 2016 until his death on April 29, 2019.
Capt. David Yingling,
Commander of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, said, “When
I first met Jason he distinguished himself with his kind spirit and his
commitment to others. He was a
peacemaker on the road and patiently treating everyone he contacted with
tremendous respect. Jason’s grace under
pressure and dignity were such an inspiration to those he served with.”
On March 9,
2019, Jason was awarded with the Sheriff’s Office Gold Medal of Valor – the
agency’s highest award – which was later presented to him at his home by
Sheriff Tim Cameron and Capt. Yingling in the presence of Jason’s Patrol Squad.
