Buckalew, Edward Kirk, 72, of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away August 29, 2012. Edward was born in West Grove, PA on May 8, 1940. He was in the US Army National Guard. His career as a police officer spanned over 22 years with the Coral Gables PD and Sweetwater PD. In his retirement years, he ran top private security firms. He is predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Mildred Buckalew. He is survived by his 3 daughters; Wendy Barrow, of Dade City, Angela Mullins, of Ocala, and Jennifer Buckalew; 6 grandchildren; Wesley, Cheyenne, Cierra, Kaitlin, Faith Elizabeth and Levi. A private service and inurnment at Florida National Cemetery will be held on a future date.