Thursday marks five years since two Kissimmee police officers died in the line of duty.

WATCH: Kissimmee police walk fallen officer Matthew Baxter’s daughters to first day of school

Officer Matthew Baxter and Sgt. Sam Howard were shot and killed on Aug. 18, 2017.

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The shooter, Everett Miller, was convicted and sentenced to death.

WATCH: ‘We finally have justice’: Man convicted of killing 2 Kissimmee police officers sentenced to death

Miller’s sentence is now being appealed.

WATCH: School resource officers conference focuses on training, safety

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