Procession, salute for fallen Del. corrections officer

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Officers from across Delaware stood at attention on Thursday afternoon as the body of Sgt. Steven Floyd was brought to the medical examiner?s office.
SMYRNA, Del. (WPVI) -- Officers from across Delaware stood at attention on Thursday afternoon as the body of Sgt. Steven Floyd was brought to the medical examiner's office.

Floyd, 47, was found dead after police stormed the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center early Thursday morning, nearly 20 hours after a hostage situation began.

A large police motorcycle escort led the procession, while law enforcement officers, paramedics and firefighters saluted their fallen comrade.

RAW VIDEO: Procession for body of Sgt. Floyd
VIDEO: Escort for Sgt. Steven Floyd


Also Thursday, Gov. John Carney ordered flags to be flown at half-staff, and he thanked the employees of the department of corrections.

"These brave men and women go to work every day knowing they may not come home, as do their families. We owe them an incredible debt of gratitude," Carney said.

Officers continued to stand together to show support as a flag-draped gurney was wheeled inside, and Sgt. Floyd's family is left grieving.

The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
The body of Sgt. Steven Floyd is escorted to the medical examiner's office in Wilmington, Delaware.WPVI
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
February 2, 2017: Chopper 6 HD was over the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware shortly after state police stormed into Building C.none
Photographer Jon Lloyd captured these images of the hostage situation at the Delaware state prison in Smyrna.WPVI
Photographer Jon Lloyd captured these images of the hostage situation at the Delaware state prison in Smyrna.WPVI
Photographer Jon Lloyd captured these images of the hostage situation at the Delaware state prison in Smyrna.WPVI
Photographer Jon Lloyd captured these images of the hostage situation at the Delaware state prison in Smyrna.WPVI
Photographer Jon Lloyd captured these images of the hostage situation at the Delaware state prison in Smyrna.WPVI
Images of James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Images of James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Images of James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Images of James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Images of James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Images of James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Armored vehicles and SWAT teams respond to the James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Armored vehicles and SWAT teams respond to the James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Armored vehicles and SWAT teams respond to the James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Armored vehicles and SWAT teams respond to the James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Armored vehicles and SWAT teams respond to the James T. Vaughn state correctional facility in Smyrna, Delaware, during a lockdown on Feb. 1, 2017.WPVI
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.WPVI
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.WPVI
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.WPVI
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.WPVI
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.WPVI
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none
Chopper 6 was over the James Vaughn Correctional Facility in Smyrna, Delaware during a lockdown on February 1, 2017.none


Kevin Chase says he recently spent a year and a half at another correctional center. He is shocked by what happened inside the facility in Smyrna

"I can't imagine that happening, can't fathom it," Chase said. I wish the guys would have went about it in a better way."

The medical examiner will work to determine the cause of Floyd's death.
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