Airman laid to rest in Atlanta | FOX 5 News

The U.S. Air Force service member who was shot and killed by a Florida sheriff's deputy earlier this month was laid to rest Friday. The funeral for Senior Airman Roger Fortson happened at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest.
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[@fahadsiddiqui1983]

A servicemember sworn to defend against foreign enemies was killed by a domestic enemy

[@ChitownRon]

Keep spreading your hatred around and more of these kids are going to open doors with guns in their hands when the police snack and get shot when they get pulled over because the liberal dumb people like you I wish you’d knock on my door buddy. Come knock on my door. Let’s see how tough you are with these kids lies you piece of crap you ghetto rat.

[@gregorystell6858]

😂

[@skyserf]

@@gregorystell6858 Laughing at government tyranny is inappropriate. If the government can harass a former US president with bogus court cases and shoot homeowners in their homes then no one is safe.

[@joshuabennett6357]

It’s actually sworn to defense against foreign and domestic

[@mthedude4395]

Dude ..... Spare us the BS. Was he "defending his country" while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence call, and answering the door with a gun ..... AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA???? 🙄

[@EdBlakeslee]

at 2:10 of this video shows he didn't need to shoot. That cop should be charged with Murder

[@mikewhitman578]

A damn racist and laugh now and cry later but so sad that the other innocent guy will pay for it and I pray that God doesn't stop in NC and Chicago but just make it ok

[@TonyCtxboi]

The Deputy needs to be arrested for Cold Blooded Murder....

[@ChitownRon]

Maybe he should add you to the list

[@gregorystell6858]

Umm no

[@charlesjohnson154]

@@ChitownRon You will be added! You wouldn't have anything to say in person. Someone would whipped your ass!

[@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain]

For saving the public from a psycho? That's the only type of person that would open their door with a gun in an attempt to intimidate. Thanks to the officer this guy won't get the chance to pull that bs again.

[@marycribbs49]

He come to the door with a gun what did you expect to happen..🙄🤷🏻‍♀️‼️😡

[@bunnymen418]

Thank you for your service My condolences to his family.

[@michaeledlin9995]

Retired AF here this hurts

[@Elo-hv3fw]

@@ChitownRon Well, do you knock at a door with a gun in your hand ? When was the last time you knocked at a door, and how exactly did you do it ?

[@jonasbaine3538]

Yes it’s awful. Absolute murder. Military lawyers should use their connections to ensure justice.

[@awdsvx]

@@ChitownRonAnd anyone can say they are Civilian police, it has happened before…!!! The Civilian cop got scared & is trigger happy. The Civilian cop should try to be a plumber instead.

[@Elo-hv3fw]

@@awdsvx The building departments and the plumbers union will not sign any paperwork from this sort of plumber..

[@MROJPC]

@@Elo-hv3fw It is not uncommon here in America, particularly in certain states. I know it may seem strange and I take it you are from another country where laws and culture and different. The Constitution of our country though grants that protection and is the highest law of the land which is why there is overwhelming criticism for the killing. There was nothing illegal in the Airman's actions.

[@vanlouis9017]

Caller should be brought up on charges to Any person who makes false calls should

[@peachesjohnson9387]

The call told the officer GO TO THE 4TH FLOOR. HE GOT OFF ON THE 3RD FLOOR

[@rdo1953]

This death is wrong.

[@viviancrayton849]

😢

[@kingderrickdanquah3627]

The Cop Needs To Be Held Accountable

[@StableStreetRealEstateLL-yy7cp]

What a damn shame!

[@lindajoanfifarek-wansart5963]

I hope you get Justice Roger! I will be following your family and military support until you do! Your killer can't hold a candle to you, and he should be charged and sent away for murder!

[@publicuser2534]

Amen. I’m going to follow his story as well. So far, the deputy has been fired. Hopefully he doesn’t get a job with a different department.

[@firekrueger3987]

Just sad a patriot has fallen at the hands of a person he was charged to protect rip airman we the people are greatful forr your dedication and service

[@aislinnkeilah7361]

Police need better screening snd training. This should not have happened.

[@ByronWatson-tc8oe]

Plus they also need to be held accountable for their negligence…

[@gregorystell6858]

Yeah not like domestic disturbance calls aren't the most dangerous calls a police officer goes too and an tallies as such.

[@nikkipoohw]

They don't know

[@mthedude4395]

Dude ..... Spare us the BS. Was he "defending his country" while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence/ dispute call, and answering the door with a gun ..... AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA???? 🙄

[@dawnmills5567]

​@@mthedude4395 Oh right!!! There was a lot of disturbance in his apartment by himself, guess you saw that on the video too. While a yt boy with assault rifles who killed people right in front of police officers, can be given water and taken in alive. You are an evil racist who will always be on the side of the things that look like you. I pray you are not a father 🙏🏿, if you can watch that video and speak like this, I pity you!!!

[@456Edot]

Our real heroes aren’t even safe from the wrath of the police 🥴🤦🏿‍♂️

[@mikewhitman578]

Don't worry people

[@publicuser2534]

Senior Airman Roger Fortson looks eerily like I did when I took that photo; we share the same first name as well. RIP Brother, Your Squadron has the watch! 🫡 🫡🫡

[@kimberlycarey5104]

Just sad we should be united ❤

[@123rusty4]

Murder

[@bruceadams9542]

Bless the Family 🙏

[@evettechristopher9022]

🙏❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️so so heartbreaking 💔

[@wolfblack66]

This hurts...just hearing Taps again and the feelings the family are dealing with must be unbearable...this hurts

[@shawnfuzy3191]

This just makes me so sad. This should have never happened. RIP, Roger

[@roachesratsrepellentpack.9304]

God bless you and your family!!! B1👑🌍🦁🙏

[@joedoakes8307]

How many of those SOB cops attended his funeral ? My guess is zero !

[@mthedude4395]

First, Cops dont attend funerals for criminals. Second, Was he "defending his country" (In the Chair Force) while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence call/ dispute, and answering the door with a gun ..... AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA???? 🙄

[@sharonguyton9119]

Why would she want them there?

[@joedoakes8307]

Maybe she doesn't want the shooter 'There' , but any other officer who attends is a way of saying "We're sorry and we'll work harder to be better cops !

[@mthedude4395]

@@joedoakes8307 😂 NOBODY is sorry for a criminal. Since when do victims of crime get an “I’m sorry.” People are tired of the woke BS and criminals escaping RESPONSIBILITY. He CHOSE his consequences. As the new saying…. Play stupid games win stupid prizes!

[@thenoize9157]

@@mthedude4395what crime did he commit dickhead. You can legally carry a gun in your own home you low life product of incest

[@choleluvstoshop8134]

One of our honorable best trained service member's life is needlessly ended. "Just go ahead and shoot if you are police guys - even if you are at the wrong house and person respectfully open's his door to you - "qualified immunity makes you not liable for deadly mistakes"! NO! Prayers & sending much love & respect to his family! They raised a fine young man! They trusted us with him; and we let him, the family & our own country down!

[@franclark9256]

OMG! I feel so heartbroken for his family,especially his mom.May God bless you and comfort you !! May your son rest in peace.

[@kimberlycarey5104]

So very sad

[@user-hv5gb3zl8i]

Be at peace young man. I feel for you and your family.May God keep you close you fought for this Country . The police need to be Better Trained some of them should not be Police at All.

[@dexterjacobs4646]

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family circle

[@BarbB747]

This is so heartbreaking what has this AMERICA COME TO 😢😢

[@anthonylee7320]

Just sad

[@bandit42268]

because of yall

[@darthraider2050]

​@@bandit42268no because of your ilk

[@BarbB747]

Stop please 😰😰we always arguing and fighting each other 😢 this is crazy....God help us

[@razheer100]

Has come to? You mean what has always been?!

[@waddle42]

I swore to defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic! You don't get more domestic than the United States Police departments!

[@kimaletta8943]

Thank you for your service..

[@freedomofpraise]

As a Military mom this hurts in every way. Thank you for your service and condolences to the family

[@indiaannarie6023]

What's the military doing about his murder?!?!

[@isaiahdomio4428]

They really can’t do anything it’s a civil matter not military and the cop is not a DOD service member so the military really can’t take action on him or investigate him. They spoke volumes by being at his funeral. It’s not everyday you see a full bird Col at his funeral giving a speech. It puts a lot of political pressure on the civil authorities to take action. No one’s turning a blind eye to this.

[@jonasblane2157]

@@isaiahdomio4428 Not just a full bird Col but a three star General as well.

[@thematic3893]

@@isaiahdomio4428so basically this cops 🥜 are in a sling?

[@davidcjones3100]

God be with the family and my prayers go out to the family.

[@user-mc9sv2hj6v]

I demand JUSTICE FOR ROGER N FORTSON! What has happen to him is UNACCEPTABLE!

[@roymartin3002]

As a retired soldier I can tell you from experience that when honors are rendered and Taps are played it is by far the hardest time emotionally of the service, because it is then that the finality of everything comes to bear. R.I.P SrA Fortson and condolences to all.

[@MimiHackney]

Prayers from Houston, TX

[@user-bm8tl1tj2t]

Murdered by cops

[@Randytherumbler]

That's what the supporters of the thin yellow and blue lines actually believe in Stupidly supporting crooked and corrupt cops. Fucking pathetic.

[@gregorystell6858]

No

[@ronsmith2023]

Yes

[@The_North0]

@@gregorystell6858how does the cop boot tasted like

[@gregorystell6858]

@@The_North0 probably the same as the commie dick you're sucking. I know I'm one of them that waits till the facts come out before I make a decision.

[@PhyllisJohnson-lr9bq]

God be with his family ✝️🇺🇸❤️

[@putinhaiti1684]

Wat God we revenge

[@kimberlycarey5104]

Rip angel 😇 💔 🙏

[@Sisterchatter]

Prior AF vet here..this one hurts.😥🙏

[@Tassiedevil127]

Why isn’t that deputy arrested?!

[@beautifulwithbrains3096]

Exactly

[@darthraider2050]

The government respects their domestic terrorists at home who do their bidding that's why there was never no police reform or a hate crime bill for BP. We should stop serving a country who hates us and defend ourselves as a whole Ftp

[@user-do1ii8tv1j]

He’s being protected by very very powerful people. They won’t even release his name or his records as a cop. No 911 call released. Very very Strange story.

[@user-do1ii8tv1j]

He is being protected by powerful people. They won’t even release his name or his record as a cop. No initial 911 call was released. Very strange story.

[@tieranewton9055]

You gotta give it some time the police are investigating they self you know how that go

[@aaronschutte7160]

What the…? This doesn’t make any sense! They were pounding on his door and it was the wrong apartment and the sherrif’s office said no it wasn’t? Was it or wasn’t it??? These seems very shady on the part of the police.

[@daciefusjones8128]

it's florida so what do you expect? they should take all military bases out of florida

[@Papicholo1]

The 🚔 investigated themselves and found out nothing they did was wrong, they claimed it was done in self-defense. SMH

[@MakeCriminalsIllegalAgain]

You're so right! This doesn't make any sense. Why would you open your door with a gun? Did you think there is a threat? Then why would you open the door in the first place? And why would the gun be pointed down? It's pretty obvious he answered the door like that to scare and intimidate the knocker. He accomplished that quite well.

[@The_North0]

They said he had a gun in his viscidity

[@mthedude4395]

@@Papicholo1 even with body camera 🎥 footage ignorant people like you will still believe a narrative. He got the cops called on him (girlfriend), they (Cops) knocked and announced TWICE , then he (criminal) answered the door with a gun. 🙄

[@user-hj6cq5ho8l]

Prayer 🙏 for family

[@Tri.dawg1]

No Justice no NO PEACE😡🫤🖤🕊️rip

[@aishawilliams6165]

Thankyou for your service. Rest in peace Airman Fortson.

[@aaronlattimore9409]

Condolences to Roger Fortson Family.

[@Tact1123]

Our condolences to the family and the USAF. My son is currently serving in the USAF, in the same unit. Different state. Has anyone interviewed the landlord or the person that gave the deputy the information. They’re responsible more than the deputy. Since she wasn’t sure what apartment it was.

[@vicchavez6570]

Thank you for your service.

[@MrTLace]

I want to know what that Karen has to say for what she did and said to cause this murder to happen.

[@skyserf]

It was a dude.

[@MrTLace]

@@skyserf the Karen is the apt complex manager that sicked the pig onto apt 1401 that was just talking out her ass.

[@MrTLace]

@@skyserf to all dumbasses that don't understand what I meant , it was the female manager that ratted , and got it wrong. try watching the video

[@Mr88M4]

a woman as well

[@Titus_Vespasianus]

The Air Force does have the authority to arrest that deputy and they should...

[@mikewhitman578]

God has already started his revenge have you been watching the news and I know that those parents of the Marshall arel mad at you

[@MarlonBrown-ch6gm]

To all you police and sheriff department employees, don't count on having the Airforce and or the Army have your back now or in the future. Those institutions have long memories and they do hold a grudge.

[@laryanryan9170]

Most cops are ex military.

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

​@@laryanryan917025% of cops are ex-military, majority are not military.

[@AliceWashington-wv5gz]

Mercy Lord so sad.. lord heal the hurting hearts.. cry😢

[@sissy8563]

This was and is so so sad.. My thoughts & prayers for his family.

[@Beoptimistic58]

SAD 😢😢😢 MY HEART HURTS FOR HIS MOM!

[@alicemccallister16]

My prayers are with his family.🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@BigBlackKingOfTheWorld]

SMH!! R.I.P. Roger Fortson 😢

[@jctravelpartners2890]

Wow😢

[@Chynnadoll25]

Condolences. 😢

[@RamiroOrtiz-dp9nh]

This is outrageous rip

[@theunit520]

Rest in peace near me gone never ever forgotten

[@BlueSkyPortal]

Why would he say the phrase shot like a dog in the streets? He was shot like a home owner in his home.

[@angelaw9476]

That phrase got my attention as well and I felt it was inappropriate to use those words in front of his grieving mother and family.

[@skyserf]

It was inappropriate.

[@mthedude4395]

No........he was shot like a criminal answering the door with a gun AFTER getting the cops called on him. Dude ..... Spare us the BS. Was he "defending his country" while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence/ dispute call, and answering the door with a gun ..... AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA????

[@skyserf]

@@mthedude4395 _No.....he was shot like a criminal answering the door with a gun AFTER getting the cops called on him. Dude Spare us the BS. Was he "defending his country" while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence/ dispute call, and answering the door with a gun AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA????_ It was the wrong address, this is brought up in multiple videos. He was the only person in his apartment. Having a firearm in your own house isn’t illegal, it’s literally the second *inalienable* right granted by the US Constitution.

[@skyserf]

@@mthedude4395 _No.....he was shot like a criminal answering the door with a gun AFTER getting the cops called on him. Dude Spare us the BS. Was he "defending his country" while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence/ dispute call, and answering the door with a gun AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA????_ It was the wrong address, this is brought up in multiple videos. He was the only person in his apartment. Having a firearm in your own house isn’t illegal, it’s literally the second *inalienable* right granted by the US Constitution.

[@JDDupuy]

A whole dam clip empty into this young man! He was murdered by a cop.

[@mthedude4395]

Dude ..... Spare us the BS. Was he "defending his country" while simultaneously getting the cops called on him, after a domestic violence call/ dispute, and answering the door with a gun ..... AFTER the police knocked TWICE and said "Police please answer the door " ALL ON BODY CAMERA????

[@DRHOLEEFOOK]

​@@mthedude4395 It was the wrong apartment there clown.

[@jonathanwaters2624]

@@mthedude4395 You spelled meth wrong. Methdude4395. I fixed it , you're welcome.

[@mthedude4395]

@@jonathanwaters2624 lol you couldn’t actually SPELL it out could you? It’s methamphetamine. Further, methamphetamine users (criminals) never side with the law. What side of the law are you on? Are you a criminal or a good citizen? I already know the answer 🙄

[@JDDupuy]

@@mthedude4395 How stupid can you be. There was no domestic dispute at that address. The gun was beside his side. Spare me the BS you Biden lover!

[@Cahluvca]

Condolences to that family

[@brooklyn5streetsmart]

What a sad turn off events, my condolences to the family. That poor man lost his life for nothing

[@user-do1ii8tv1j]

A lot of things sound fishy in all this: They still won’t release the deputy’s name. Or his past use of force incidents? No initial 911 calls released. Or was there even a call made to cops? Why didn’t the deputy wait for backup to arrive? Is that the department’s protocol? And now they say the Deputy is on paid administrative leave. He probably is on vacation on an island or a resort somewhere smh

[@drbnaz8901]

This is a terrible tragedy solely caused by the officer's incompetence! You do not shoot someone just because they are armed. 😠 I bet the officer felt threaten by the sight of a firearm and prematurely discharged his weapon! 🤔 Very sad! God Bless the family!

[@donnarupert4926]

Rest in Paradise Roger🥺

[@karencraig953]

So sad 🙏 for the family

[@user-hj6cq5ho8l]

This hit deep in my heart❤ only if my heart could talk this is pain nobody can indulge life gone to soon Mother god when you through this 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@user-ng4ql5ku5n]

Hope there is a military investigation done right. Military police overrides

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

Not true, 1877 posse comitatus act says military law has no power over civilians except extreme cases. This cop will have to be civilly prosecuted

[@mhizplease2685]

🙏🏾AMEN!AMEN!AMEN!AMEN!AMEN!!!

[@Sherri916]

😢😢

[@TheHappyCompanion]

A combat veteran murdered.

[@prenticeperry]

Many says this is sad, but actually it is just what they are use to and hiding behind a badge and their sworn reality.

[@ghanaina12]

This is so sad. Justice needs to be served for the family. This is unacceptable, to be killed in your own home while on the phone. Not causing any issues. Did the officer hear any "domestic dispute" when he was knocking on the door? A good solider, taken. This is a lost to the entire USA.

[@n.o.j.news1472]

The second amendment gives every free citizen or right to bear arms against any aggressor this man was standing in his home when this officer was banging on his door he has a right to bear arms. This officer should be charged with a criminal act even violating this young man Second Amendment right which is guaranteed to him but just like any other thing you can try to sugar coat it all you want they're going to cover this up the second amendment makes it very clear you don't need a car you don't need a license to bear arms the Second Amendment is your license is your card giving every free citizen or right to bear arms and when this officer was banging on his door and he came to the door with his arms this officer had no right no right to execute this young man in his own home at his door. We have been snowed Free People of what the real lawyer is go read the Second Amendment and you will see that every free citizen has a right to bear arms and the 14th amendment makes it very clear that no government agency no police can change that second amendment what is written by their forefathers

[@yvonne6905]

🙏

[@Psalms20A21]

Will Share...⚖️

[@charlesjohnson154]

JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED ONE WAY OR THE OTHER!!!

[@vw1649]

I was told if you can not say anything respectful...don't say nothing at all. So I will say my prayers are with the family 🙏.

[@ckelly8833]

🙏😭🙏😭

[@jenniferross4646]

Father God, in the name of The Gate For The Sheep, please keep your loving arms around this beautiful precious family and provide them and everyone who loves the Amazing Airman Roger Portson with strength and comfort to Overcome such a tragic and unnecessary loss. Please surround them with your love and presence as they Navigate through without him, Amen! I trust You to hand out justice for this precious young man and his family. Rest Well In Your New Heavenly Home Airman Portson!

[@kimaletta8943]

In God we trust..Prayers and Justice for this youngman

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

This saddens me. Florida’s internal investigation need to get this done with no bias.

[@itzmetrinity8601]

To see ALL the brothers and sisters representing their brother

[@p.thomas-el7529]

The officer never stood in front of the peep hole to be clearly identified

[@Polemic-2525]

Facts💯. Plus he was banging on the door, not knocking on the door. That’s a huge difference

[@terriecotham1567]

When you look at the video the Service Member at no time raised the weapon and had his other hand up as to say wait or stand down. His actions seem in no way to be threatening and his right to own a weapon and open the door with it was paid for in blood by our foundering father's. Our vets have kept up those payments in blood and pain all over the world. We have lots of first rate officers all over the US and this cuts all those officers to the bone . When you look at Ruby Rige HPD in Texas were officers turned the Tuttle's home into a warzone. When you look at the ATF raid on the little rock airport mangers home and turn it into a warzone over a possibility FLL violation No officer should ever be hung out to dry for an honest mastake. But not making officers wear body video units like in little rock one has to as was he shot in Cold blood. One has to ask in this day and time why anyone in common staffing would send officers out with out video units This was a sad day for all Even worse for hard working officers

[@gideon33]

🙌🙏🙌

[@JohnW9012]

Airman murdered by a domestic terrorist laid to rest. The silence is deafening from all the so-called patriots who claim to love the people in the military. Maybe he is not their kind of military member that they love. I guess they will voice their pleasure when the Okaloosa Sheriff, and the FDLE complete their investigation and conclude that the Airman was responsible for his own murder.

[@user-lh9do6on7n]

This is a disgraceful.

[@RipPimpCScrewstonTX]

Never open the door 😢

[@TheHappyCompanion]

❤

[@Barbara6278]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@user-cx8mt1iw8s]

Seem like noting coming out this young man death so sad Rip Roger😢😢

[@gazoontight]

Rest in Peace, Airman. I pray that your killer does not walk free.

[@patienceboafo1998]

At 23 he had achieved so much. A senseless act by an irresponsible police officer. 🙏 great man

[@njpme]

S.I.P Fortson

[@Dasrose2022]

Sending Condolences and Prayers to this family 💐🙏

[@user-pk8ln3kd2x]

We're watching and waiting to see how much Justice, America will give this Serviceman.

[@DrFunkenstien]

NO JUSTICE NO PEACE

[@sharondixon2117]

Not fair 😢💔

[@flynnspears7502]

Paid leave no doubt...

[@atlhawksfan9330]

“We will find ourselves not guilty….” The police